The other side of a tapestry

by pierrebouviertranslationediting

The best thing on translation was said by Cervantes:

Translation is the other side of a tapestry.

— Leonardo Siascia

tapestry

Front and reverse of a tapestry cushion cover, woven in wool, depicting Esther and Ahasuerus in a wreath, Northern Netherlands, 1650-80. V&A T.31-1946

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