Vera Petrova - Sapundjieva

Holy Woman - Wiehler Handmade Gobelin Tapestry Brown White Pink Blue Black Grey

1938

Blue Ocean Wiehler Handmade Gobelin Tapestry by Maestro Vera Petrova - Sapundjieva, Bulgarian artist 1912 - 1985 About the artwork TECHNIQUE: Wiehler H...

Flowers - Still Life Wiehler Handmade Gobelin Tapestry by Maestro Vera Petrova - Sapundjieva, Bulgarian artist 1912 - 1985 About the artwork TECHNIQUE...

57.5 inches x 57.5 inches Aleksandra Mañczak (born 1948) is an artist and teacher. From 1969 to 1974 she attended the Strzeminski Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Lodz, Poland. In 1974 she became an assistant at the Fiber-Art Studio and in 1983 she became the head of the same Fiber-Art Studio. In 1990 she became an assistant professor In 1995 she became a full professor (Professor of Art). From 1993 to 1996 she was the Deputy Rector for Science and Promotion at the Academy. Artistic Activity: photography, (since 2001 digital images), fiber-art, soft sculpture, paper-art assemblage, installation (including open-air), and writing about visual art, fiber-art and installation. She has had one-person shows in 1977, 1988, 1991, 1993, and every year since 1995. location: Lodz, Poland The year 1972 was also the time when Stefan Popławski’s (a graduate of Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań) piece was created. His simple Self-portrait is a very important interpretation, made in tapestry (162 x 90 cm), of a photograph from a family album. The artist frequently used famous documentary and historical pictures, as well as stills from the movies made by distinguished directors, and press photos. He transformed these selected “films of reality” into cycles: a series of photography reconstructions, movie “pictures,” old performances (Polish banners) and contemporary events. these works got the impact force of a monumentalized...

This vibrant mid-century handwoven tapestry captures a charming folkloric scene of four schoolgirls dressed in traditional attire, brought to life through a radiant palette of autumnal hues—crimson, golden yellow, burnt orange, and soft lavender. Rich in texture and emotion, the tapestry exudes warmth, storytelling, and nostalgia, making it a captivating example of vintage textile art. Reminiscent of Marc Chagall’s dreamlike murals at the Metropolitan Opera House, the composition masterfully balances expressive color with whimsical charm. Each figure is rendered with a poetic mix of abstraction and detail, lending the piece visual movement and emotional resonance. This one-of-a-kind artisan wall hanging is a perfect statement piece for mid-century modern interiors, folk art collections, or textile art galleries. A rare fusion of craftsmanship, imagination, and vintage soul—ideal for collectors, designers, and those drawn to narrative art with a timeless feel. Dimensions: 38" x 70" Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Europe Material: Wool Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1733 mid-century tapestry, vintage handwoven wall art...