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3146 A Mon Seul Désir
3' 1" x 3' 10"        4' 4" x 5' 2"        6' x 8'
4' 4" x 5' 2"          5' 8" x 6' 6"        7' 4" x 9' 4"

  Fragment de "A Mon Seul Désir" bordée/border

Cluny Museum, circa 1512
This tapestry is one of six of a well-known series of which five are devoted to the five senses. The sixth represents a richly clad lady standing in front of a tent crowned by a banner on which is inscribed "A MON SEUL DESIR" (to my only desire).