Important Aubusson tapestry, Verdure, 18th century

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

- This wool and silk tapestry shows us an open window onto greenery where nature coexists with the presence of man signified by architectural elements in the background. The vegetation on display is full of character, with tall trees rising to the full height of the tapestry, and bunches of plants in the foreground, vigorously striving for height. The foregrounds are embellished with a stream of water from a succession of cascades, around which animals gather. The composition is enlivened by a number of birds and wading birds, whose tranquility seems threatened by the imminent arrival of a fox, seen on the right. In the background, the winding stream draws the eye back to the Renaissance-style architectural elements.

- This tapestry is typical 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, making them one of their favorite themes. This was a highly exported mass production for a clientele delighted to find a decorative object to refresh their interiors. While the exhibition of verdant nature is their main theme, their differences lie notably in the quality of the design, the finesse of the weaving and the borders. The tapestry we're looking at here has a highly decorative border, with elegant motifs of foliage, flowers, ribbons and birds.

- The color palette of this tapestry retains many green tones, a notable and much appreciated feature of 18th-century greenery.

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

- Restorations and wear are to be noted (see photos, notably a gap in the lower right-hand corner and a larger gap in the lower left-hand border).

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

Ref: BUX9FKXEDC