{"title":"The Matador Collection: Artist to British Royalty, Alfred Frank de Prades","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1-baroque-crest-faux-leather-travel-bag-vintage-floral-weekender","title":"The Matador Collection-Barrel Bag-Blue Tones","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection draws inspiration from a rare nineteenth-century bullring oil painting by French-born equestrian artist Alfred Frank de Prades (1825–1885), an artist closely connected to British royalty. Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. 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His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. 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It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.45\" × 8.27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade 100% vegan leather with polyester lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant, double-sided printed artwork with crisp color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable and adjustable vegan leather shoulder strap plus black hand handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior zippered pocket and two open pockets for organized storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-size structured silhouette with durable hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Do not dry clean\u003cbr\u003e- Do not expose to the sun, keep in a dry place\u003cbr\u003e- Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. Can be dry cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Tapestry","offers":[{"title":"Silk Charmeuse \/ 26\" x 26\"","offer_id":67591096303889,"sku":"7721071|silk-charmeuse|26x26","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silk Charmeuse \/ 36\" x 36\"","offer_id":67591096336657,"sku":"7721071|silk-charmeuse|36x36","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4098\/9457\/files\/7c5639f2-3bd4-4c0d-b6ea-229b7a7c8490.png?v=1790636464"},{"product_id":"the-matador-collection-100-silk-scarf-red-cameo-bulls-with-olive","title":"The Matador Collection-100% Silk Scarf-Red Cameo Bulls with Olive","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection draws inspiration from a rare nineteenth-century bullring oil painting by French-born equestrian artist Alfred Frank de Prades (1825–1885), an artist closely connected to British royalty. Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from luxurious 12-momme silk charmeuse, the scarf has a beautifully fluid drape and a smooth, luminous finish, with a lustrous face and soft matte reverse. The silk is breathable and exceptionally soft against the skin. Each scarf is digitally printed using permanent reactive inks for rich, lasting color and finished with a delicate machine-rolled baby hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• 100% 12-momme silk charmeuse\u003cbr\u003e• Printed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, Canada\u003cbr\u003e• Digitally printed with permanent reactive inks for rich, vivid color\u003cbr\u003e• Lustrous face with a soft matte reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Fluid, elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate machine-rolled baby hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash in cold water with ¼ cup vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Use a full-water cycle; do not use an eco cycle. Machine dry on delicate or hang to dry. Iron on the silk setting. Do not bleach. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. 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By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. 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Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esizes: 17\" x 11\"  or 16\" x 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% high-grade vegan leather with polyester lining\u003cbr\u003e- Double-sided vibrant print featuring vintage equestrian artwork\u003cbr\u003e- Interior organization: one zip pocket plus two open pockets\u003cbr\u003e- Adjustable handles with gold-colored zipper and buckle accents\u003cbr\u003e- Available in two sizes with a stylish, structured fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Do not dry clean\u003cbr\u003e- Do not expose to the sun, keep in a dry place\u003cbr\u003e- Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. 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By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. 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Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. 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His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. 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Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. Those connections are explored further through the Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry, founded by Cherie Behrens, is a heritage-driven lifestyle house inspired by historic art and artifacts connected to the American story—often more than a century old—translated into handbags, travel accessories, home décor, jewelry, glassware, games, furniture, textiles, and more. Every design is created by Cherie Behrens and draws inspiration exclusively from works and objects held by the Mayflower Descendants Museum, which she also founded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Tapestry follows the unexpected threads that connect the Museum’s holdings to American art, artifacts, literature, and cultural history. Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\" wide × 12\" tall × 5\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from pebbled vegan leather that softens with use, this tote develops a relaxed slouch when set down while retaining its full tote silhouette when carried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid-color straps, base, and detailing in brown or black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic snap closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull lining with inner pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Montreal, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"American Tapestry","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67597919846673,"sku":"7722350|black","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4098\/9457\/files\/34edfb73-3b75-406e-9d00-de66f767d383.png?v=1790710805"},{"product_id":"the-matador-collection-tote-brick-red-and-olive","title":"The Matador Collection-Tote-Brick Red and Olive","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection draws inspiration from a rare nineteenth-century bullring oil painting by French-born equestrian artist Alfred Frank de Prades (1825–1885), an artist closely connected to British royalty. Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. 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Not every work that inspires a collection was created by an American artist; some enter the American story through r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesearch that reveals their ties to American people, objects, and narratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo discover the threads behind each collection, visit the Museum at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\" title=\"Mayflower Descendants Museum\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough these holdings, we trace the stitches of America’s past—uncovering connections among people, places, objects, art, literature, and history that together reveal an interwoven American tapestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur mission is simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eto bring historic art, design, artifacts, and the stories that intersect with them forward into the present and into everyday life—bringing often‑invisible history into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with American Tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.thehouseofamericantapestry.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: @americantapestryofficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook: American Tapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: @thehouseofamericantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTikTok: @americantapestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX: @americantapestr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with the Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\/\"\u003ewww.mayflowerdescendantsmuseum.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: Mayflower Descendants Museum\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: @mayflowerdescendantsmuseum\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: @mayflowermuseum\u003cbr\u003eX: @MayflowerMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\" wide × 12\" tall × 5\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from pebbled vegan leather that softens with use, this tote develops a relaxed slouch when set down while retaining its full tote silhouette when carried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid-color straps, base, and detailing in brown or black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic snap closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull lining with inner pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Montreal, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"American Tapestry","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67597924106513,"sku":"7722359|black","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":67597924139281,"sku":"7722359|brown","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/4098\/9457\/files\/00768f72-2d27-4f39-b80d-0fbd8b080fc3.png?v=1790710984"},{"product_id":"matador-collection-barrel-bag-pink-ombre","title":"Matador Collection-Barrel Bag-Pink Ombré","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matador Collection draws inspiration from a rare nineteenth-century bullring oil painting by French-born equestrian artist Alfred Frank de Prades (1825–1885), an artist closely connected to British royalty. Featuring a picador on horseback, matadors, spectators, and the drama of the Spanish arena, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Mayflower Descendants Museum, founded by Cherie Behrens, founder and creative director of American Tapestry. \u003cstrong\u003eSwipe to see the painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the New American Art Museum Bringing History into Public View Through Art and Artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayflower Descendants Museum is an American art museum whose holdings bring together a wide range of artists and stories—from talented and emerging artists, some of whom may not yet have been represented in museum collections, to artists whose work was overlooked or little known during their lifetimes, to artists represented in some of the world’s most significant institutional and royal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latter category, artists represented in the Museum’s collection can also be found in institutions including the Louvre in Paris; the British Royal Collection; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Picture Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Smithsonian; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum’s holdings also include works that have never before been on public view, created by both American and international artists whose art, objects, and stories intersect with the broader American story connected to Mayflower descendants—a diverse global population estimated to number more than 35 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alfred Frank de Prades — An Artist to Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-prompt-literal-paste=\"\"\u003eAlfred Frank de Prades built his career in Victorian Britain, becoming known for equestrian, sporting, military, and historical subjects. His paintings appealed to Britain’s aristocratic sporting world, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists—now known as the Royal Society of British Artists—and other major British institutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Edward VII and Alfred de Prades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong his most distinguished patrons was King Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Prades was commissioned to paint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the celebrated racehorse of the then-Prince of Wales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won the Household Brigade Cup at Sandown and the Kempton Royal Steeplechase in 1882. A contemporary description of Marlborough House, the Prince’s London residence, recorded de Prades’s portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hanging prominently above a mantelpiece—a placement that underscores its significance within one of Victorian Britain’s most influential social circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Edward VII ascended the throne, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s portrait continued its royal journey. It was recorded hanging in Buckingham Palace, the King’s London residence, in 1909, demonstrating the painting’s continued prominence within the royal household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to See Other de Prades Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, works by Alfred Frank de Prades are represented primarily in major British and European collections, including the Royal Collection, the National Army Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery. His paintings are known for their precision, movement, and dramatic composition, particularly in the equestrian and sporting subjects that appealed to Victorian Britain’s aristocratic circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this c. 1869–1875 de Prades Painting is Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicador and Matador\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings another dimension of de Prades’s equestrian painting into public view. In our founder’s research to date, only one other bullfighting work by de Prades has been identified, a watercolor, although more may be undocumented in private collections. By contrast, the larger body of his documented work focused primarily on equestrian, sporting, military, and portrait subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bullring scene therefore appears to represent a rare departure, offering a glimpse of the versatility and technical skill that helped earn de Prades the attention of King Edward VII and other prominent patrons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Known de Prades Painting in a U.S. Museum Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo date, research conducted by our founder has not identified another de Prades painting held in a United States museum collection. The Mayflower Descendants Museum therefore appears to be the only museum in the country where American audiences can encounter an original work by Alfred Frank de Prades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connection to the American Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, horsemanship, ceremony, color, and spectacle captured in the painting became the visual foundation of The Matador Collection. Through the Museum’s research, our founder identified several connections between this nineteenth-century French painting and American individuals and narratives represented in the Museum’s holdings. 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