Important Aubusson Tapestry, Verdure, 18th Century

- Important tapestry of the "Verdure" type woven in the 18th century in an Aubusson workshop

- This wool and silk tapestry shows us an open window onto a greenery where nature and the presence of man coexist, signified by architectural elements in the background. The exposed vegetation appears with great character; large trees rise up the entire height of the tapestry, with in the foreground, bouquets of plants vigorously seeking height. The foregrounds are embellished with a stream, coming from a succession of waterfalls, around which animals gather. The composition is in fact enlivened by several birds (birds and waders) whose tranquility seems threatened by the imminent arrival of a fox that can be seen on the right. In the background, the stream, with its sinuous path, draws the eye towards the background with Renaissance-style architectural elements.

- This tapestry is characteristic of the Verdures produced between the 17th and 18th centuries in the Aubusson region. Of infinite variety, Verdures remain a constant in the production of these workshops which make it one of their favorite themes. It was a mass production widely exported for a clientele delighted to find a decorative object refreshing their interiors. If the exhibition of a verdant nature is their main theme, their differences lie in the quality of the design, the fineness of the weaving and their border. The tapestry we observe here has a very decorative border; it is composed of elegant motifs of foliage, flowers, ribbons and birds.

- The color palette of this weaving has kept many green tones, a notable and very appreciable element for an 18th century verdure.

- Tapestry in its original dimensions. It is partially lined, ring fastening system)

- Restorations and wear are to be noted (see photos in particular a gap in the bottom right and another larger one in the lower left border).

- Dimensions: Height: 2.84 m, Length: 5 m