L'ELEPHANT OU LE CHEVAL ISABELLE

This artwork was originally intended as a tapestry, reflecting the artistic tastes of Louis XV and highlighting the importance of decorative arts during the Enlightenment.

alexandre françois desportes

Discover Alexandre-François Desportes: French painter famed for exquisite animal & hunting scenes. Explore his opulent still lifes & tapestries at Versailles & beyond.

The Louvre

Explore the Louvre Museum in Paris! Home to iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo, journey through art history from ancient Egypt to Renaissance icons. Plan your visit today!