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Le Lion Amoureux (Leda)

Alternate TitleLeda

Designer Jean-Baptiste Huet (French, 1745–1811)

Manufacturer Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf (French, 1738–1815)

Date1797-1798

Place createdJouy-en-Josas, France, Europe

Mediumcotton

Dimensions116 1/2 × 27 1/4 in. (295.9 × 69.2 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

DepartmentFashion Arts and Textiles

Credit LineGift of The Taft Museum in memory of Walter F. Siple, founding Director

Accession Number1990.1319

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