This large, flat tapestry-woven, wool pattern wefted 19th century French carpet features a garlanded central oval, rose and flower swags, smoking perfume vessels, rectangular cartouches, flowering vases on long, oblique stands and vigorous acanthus scrolls, all on an eggshell ground and a Straw border with flowering vases and scrolling acanthus meanders. Perfect with period-style formal French furniture. Bold, strong drawing and light ground makes it seem even larger.