A petition to stop France By lending to a delicate tapestry British Museum Over 64,000 signs, urging the President of France. Emmanuel Macron Expert advice to hear.
Experts who have worked at the age of about 1,000 years Bayeux Tapestry Say that the transport of work will be “frightening” and will cause irreparable damage.
70 meters long Medieval remainsWhich reflects the victory of William the Concorer in the battle of Hastings in 1066, it is believed that it was created by English embroidery, but Never kept in BritainPresident Macron announced in July that it would be given a loan from next September.
Art News website La Tribune de Lore, a petition organized by the editorial director of Dider Reckon said, “President Macron has once again taken a terrible decision for our heritage, deciding alone, against the advice of Conservator and Restorers who know the Bayx Tapestry, according to” Mentor,
They told News paper: “This is a purely political decision. Here is an extraordinary work of art, a completely unique historical documents, an artworks without equivalent anywhere – and the opinion of the expert who agrees, cannot travel heavy, travel. It is not complicated.”
Expert reports made in 2021 and 2021 advised against the transport of work, claiming that it was very delicate, with a previous inspection in 2020, about 24,200 stains and 10,000 holes in the work were identified. Mr. Rykner said that the restorations were adamant about many risks.
In a statement, the Bayx Museum said: “Together, we have developed engineering solutions for its delicate handling, especially to move it from the vertical position in which it has been displayed since its first public exhibition in 1842, in a horizontal position to restore it in the new setting.”
In 2018, the museum’s chief curator, Antony Varni, said that he cannot “conceive” the tapestry given his position.
The museum will close its doors from September 2025 as it starts restoration work.
President Macron first said in 2018 that he would send Tapestry to London, which is subject to the results of the tests. For the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and for the anniversary of Hastings in 1966, previous requests for Tapestry were to be lended in the UK, both were rejected by France.
Mr. Rykner said: “The last twice it was transferred which was previously done by Napoleon And then by Germans (during Nazi business). I cannot wonder why you would like to be a third to move it. ,
Nicholas Kulinen, director of the British Museum, said: “Beyx tapestry One of the most important and unique cultural artifacts in the world, which reflects deep relations between Britain and France and has fascinated people in geographical and generations.
“It is difficult to eliminate the importance of this extraordinary opportunity to display it in the British Museum and we are very grateful to everyone involved.”
The museum claimed that its protection and collection management team was experienced in handling and taking care of this type of content.