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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style

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78421 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'05. Woven with lyrical finesse in the famed ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique French tapestry evokes the refined romanticism of a bygone era—where courtship unfolded beneath embroidered canopies and whispered promises echoed among garden groves. Rendered in handwoven wool, this pastoral scene unfurls in a palette of softened rose, peach, ochre, and sage, casting the entire tableau in the golden glow of eternal spring. Steeped in the spirit of Rococo Revival, the Aubusson tapestry channels the elegance and flirtation of the 18th century, when such idyllic vignettes were favored by the aristocracy as symbols of grace, leisure, and the art of love. At the heart of this tapestry, two pairs of figures engage in moments of gentle affection. On the left, a seated gentleman leans toward a flower-bearing maiden, whose basket overflows with blooms as if gathered from the very garden they inhabit. Her gesture, half offering and half playful tease, captures the Rococo love for nuanced flirtation and theatrical charm. To the right, another pair stands amidst flowering shrubs—he, with a rose in hand, leans forward in courtly admiration, while she, adorned in a golden gown with a diamond-patterned overskirt, demurely receives his attention. Behind them, classical architecture peeks from the foliage, suggesting a world suspended between Arcadian dream and noble estate. The natural world blossoms around them in ornamental delight. Trees with scalloped foliage in shades of rust, green, and coral rise like painted stage sets, their leaves textured in the unmistakable style of Aubusson’s botanical artistry. Parrots perch amid the canopy, and trailing vines embrace floral borders that frame the composition with garlands of roses and scrolling latticework. These decorative flourishes are a nod to the Louis XV style—a world where nature was idealized, every gesture choreographed, and beauty was the highest aspiration. Though created in the Belle Époque, a period of optimism and aesthetic splendor in France, this Aubusson tapestry looks lovingly back to an earlier golden age—when salons brimmed with laughter, garden fêtes spilled into twilight, and love was a game played with poise and poetics. The Aubusson weavers of the 19th century, inheritors of centuries-old traditions, masterfully revived this sensibility, breathing life into threads with a painter’s precision and a poet’s soul. As both artwork and artifact, this French Aubusson tapestry is a celebration of romantic escapism, where time slows, hearts stir, and every detail—from the curl of a ribbon to the fold of a gown—is woven with intention and allure. It is not merely decor but a woven reverie—a portal to an age of elegance, where love was eternal and the garden never faded. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in France. Measures: 03'11 x 05'05. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Similar to:
    François Boucher (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 65 in (165.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78421 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'051stDibs: LU942933913232

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