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Aubusson Tapestry Hand Woven by Marc Saint Saens France 1950, Style of Lurcat

About the Item

Designed by Marc Saint Saens (1903-1973), Aubusson and hand woven by Rene Baudonnet. original wool tapestry "Le Reveille Matin" ('The Alarm Clock'). Saint Saens was known as an influential Expressionist painter as well as a major artist in the Rebirth of tapestry in France. He along with Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart Le Doux founded the Association of Tapestry Carton-Painters in 1947 which was the beginning of the revival of 20th century tapestries. They specialized in the Goblin technique, well-known from the north European 'Mille Fleurs' tapestries of the 17th century. This technique enables the artist to make refined multi-color weaves with a strong optical effect that will take months to make.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 73.23 in (186 cm)Width: 74.02 in (188 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Expressionist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1001533727392

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