The Lady and the Unicorn - first UK edition
by Tracy Chevalier - signed
A sumptuous and mesmerizing tale of 15th century France which reveals an
intriguing medieval world of love and desire, from the author of the much-loved
Girl with a "Pearl Earring". "The Lady and the Unicorn" tapestries are a set of
six medieval tapestries. Beautiful, intricate and expertly made, they are also
mysterious in their origin and meaning. Weavers, patrons, designers, artists,
merchants and apprentices were involved in their making, and behind them were
the wives, daughters and servants who exercised influences over their men. Like
the many strands of wool and silk woven together into one cloth, so these people
came together in a complex dance to create the whole picture.
Book has red boards with title in gold on the spine. Beautifully decorated end
papers. Signed by the author on the title page
Dust jacket is price intact at £15.00, protected.