This expansive wool tapestry panel, originating from France during the second half of the 19th century (1860–1890), is a significant example of grand-scale domestic textile art. Measuring 28 inches by 60 inches (71 cm x 152 cm), the piece was originally salvaged from a settee seat in a French mansion. The composition features a central triptych of aristocratic figures dressed in elaborate 18th-century style costumes, flanked by exotic peacocks with trailing plumage.

The panel is notable for its innovative technique blend. While the majority of the dense floral scrolls and architectural urns are rendered in a robust gros-tapestry style, the central figures are worked in a much finer petit-tapestry method, which likely utilized machine assistance to achieve such high narrative detail. The background is a deep, dark brown that provides a high-contrast foundation for the intricate foliage in shades of olive, ochre, and muted blue. Despite being a cut panel, it remains in excellent condition, preserving its complex symmetry and rich color depth.

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