Jean Lurçat - Rooster And Sun - 20th-century Aubusson Tapestry - No. 1577

20th-century Aubusson tapestry

A masterpiece of modern textile art, this monumental tapestry embodies the full creative power of Jean Lurçat, the great master of the Aubusson tapestry revival.

At the center of the tapestry, the rooster—the painter’s emblematic motif—stands majestically in the heart of a blazing sun. Its plumage, rendered with remarkable precision, combines patterns of shimmering scales and ocellated feathers. Around the solar disk, blazing rays stretch across a celestial black background studded with sparks, creating a striking chromatic contrast between fire, night, and vegetation.

• Artist: Jean Lurçat (signed lower left)

• Workshop: Aubusson

• Period: 20th century

• Dimensions: 365 × 185 cm

• Technique: Hand-woven, wool

• Reference: No. 1577

• Major Iconography: A union of Lurçat’s two signature symbols (the Rooster and the Sun), embodying light, rebirth, and vital energy.

• Exceptional visual impact: Its spectacular dimensions (over 3.50 meters wide) and striking contrast make it a commanding decorative element for a large interior space or a discerning private collection.

• Condition and Authenticity: An original work woven in the pure tradition of the Aubusson weavers.