The curtains are great, but the up close shot of the pattern doesn't look like the distance shot.... (savvysouthernstyle.net)
Here you can see an up close shot of the painting detail, adding depth and texture to mimic the aged brass with all its imperfections. (uniquejunktique.com)
A flash could help matters, at least for close shots, but again, there isn't one here. (digitaltrends.com)