Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17

Tapestry "tropical village" by Alfredo Gauro Ambrosi

$25,944.78
£19,420.31
€22,000
CA$35,707.41
A$39,799.62
CHF 20,881.50
MX$486,018.30
NOK 264,405.16
SEK 249,903.09
DKK 167,479.50

About the Item

This 220 x 120 cm tapestry, designed by Alfredo Gauro Ambrosi, is a fascinating work that reflects the artist's experience during his stay in Brazil between 1923 and 1925. Made entirely by hand from pure wool yarn and cotton weft (woven wool and cotton - kilim), the tapestry depicts a vibrant tropical village, a theme dear to the artist and his decorative output of the period. The scene depicts typical rectangular houses harmoniously arranged in the landscape. Animal figures, including llamas, symbols of local wildlife, stand out among the buildings. The sky, a key element of the composition, is enlivened by a large radiant sun that illuminates the scene. On the right, however, midnight blue envelops part of the landscape, dotted with a multitude of tiny twinkling stars, creating a striking contrast with the rest of the tapestry. This work, part of a group of large decorative art tapestries, skillfully combines naturalistic details with a unique decorative style, showing the technical skill and artistic originality of Alfredo Gauro Ambrosi. The last photo shows a restoration done by experienced restorers. The work was not done recently, but it was done competently and with respect for the work. Alfredo Gauro Ambrosi (Rome,1901 - Verona, 1945) before his Futurist period was highly regarded as a figurative painter. In the Veronese archives of the heirs, there are lists of the works he created since 1915, and also many records of his stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he spent three years, from 1923 to 1925, as an esteemed portrait painter so much so that in 1924 he made a portrait of H.E. Arthur Bernardes who was the president of Brazil. But in Brazil he also worked on applied art, making various wool tapestries that stared at villages he encountered during his travels in the 'jungle,' the tropical rainforest. With authentication.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Length: 86.62 in (220 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1924
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The last photo shows a restoration done by experienced restorers. The work was not done recently, but it was done competently and with respect for the work. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AF82981stDibs: LU7241243761492

More From This Seller

View All
Saporiti "Rationalisms" carpet 1990s. Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Firenze, FI
Carpet created by the Saporiti studio in the 1990s with dimensions 240 cm. x 140 cm. Part of the collection "Rationalisms" with an abstract and modern design. The composition featur...
Category

1990s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1990s hand-knotted rug 235 cm. x 174 cm.
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage 1990s abstract design rug, size 235 cm. x 174 cm. This rug will inspired by the art of Sonia Delaunay, famous for her geometric compositions and innovative use of color. It ...
Category

1990s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tapestry wool rug modern design Europe 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
This abstract wool tapestry rug is an elegant European creation from the 1970s, made in Italy. Featuring a design inspired by Pablo Picasso's abstract motifs, the rug features a vibr...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paracchi wool rug Italy 1980s
Located in Firenze, FI
Paracchi Italia carpet from the 1980s, with a base of brown shades that evoke the warm atmosphere of autumn. Brown tones range from light beige to dark chocolate, creating a shaded e...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cepelia hand-woven wool rug/arazzo (Poland) 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
It is a handmade wool rug/arazzo, made with typical kilim technique and produced by Cepelia in Poland. Measuring 192 cm x 106 cm, this piece depicts three musicians playing tradition...
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Wool rug Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, FI
Italian production carpet "Paracchi" 1970s. The design inspired by the work "the kiss" by Gustav Klimt. Material: wool The dimensions are 182 cm. x 127 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

You May Also Like

Azila Moroccan Berber Rug Manufatto in Wool and Cotton Multicolored Naturals
Located in Loria, IT
Berber Carpets of Azilal origin, come from the High Atlas area and are famous for the white background and softness of the wool, associated with the use of cotton and other fibers to...
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful naive Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of the town and animals, entirely handwoven with wool.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Egyptian Tapestry
$924 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. They are part of the ancient Persian tradition. They are refurbished carpets for their construction...
Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian Artist Ugo Nespolo Early Rug, Italy, 1970s
By Ugo Nespolo
Located in Milan, IT
Italian artist Ugo Nespolo early rug, Italy, 1970s. Signed.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Late 20th century one of a kind Turkish pictorial flatweave. Maybe good for a wall hanging? Measures: 3'4'' x 6'6''.
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Turkish Kilim
$2,275
Free Shipping
Vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77774 vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art style 02'05 x 03'02. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant co...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool