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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry in Rococo Revival Style

$9,660

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53775 Late 19th Century Antique French Verdure Tapestry, 05'09 x 07'04. Woven with lyrical precision in the hallowed tapestry ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this handwoven wool French verdure tapestry evokes the poetic grandeur of the natural world—a pastoral dream rendered in wool and time. In hues of russet, ochre, sage, and dusk green, it unfurls a woodland scene touched by the mellow light of autumn, where amber leaves scatter across the ground like whispered sonnets and the trees sway with the slow breath of the season. Crafted during the height of the Belle Époque, this work channels the spirit of Naturalist Romanticism, celebrating the untamed grace of nature with painterly abstraction and enduring warmth. At the heart of this lush forest clearing, a winding path leads the eye past majestic trees and bristling thickets, into a clearing where distant architectural structures blend harmoniously into the terrain. The eye is drawn not by narrative, but by rhythm—the jagged brushstrokes of the foliage rendered in tessellated forms that recall both mosaic and impressionist stroke. In the lower quadrant, a shepherd dog appears mid-stride, driving a small flock of sheep along a golden trail. This fleeting moment of pastoral life animates the otherwise tranquil glade, grounding the dreamscape in gentle realism. Surrounding the central scene is a sumptuous border of fruiting vines, curling leaves, and stylized blossoms—emblems of fertility and abundance rendered in glowing colors that echo the forest’s palette. This integral border, characteristic of Aubusson design, frames the interior tableau like an illuminated manuscript, guiding the viewer from edge to center with ornamental grace. The border’s rhythmic scroll, rich in detail and tonality, pays homage to the 18th-century Rococo but through a lens softened by the sensibilities of the 19th century’s artistic revivalism. The reverse of the tapestry tells its own tale—a flat-woven structure of subtle finesse, its blocks of color as carefully planned as a painter’s under-drawing. This technique, uniquely Aubusson, allowed artists and weavers to collaborate in translating pictorial visions into the enduring language of textile. Each thread, each hue, reflects the precision of a master artisan interpreting the eternal muse of nature with both fidelity and imagination. This verdure tapestry is not merely decorative; it is a woven ode to the French countryside, a meditation on the timeless rhythms of the land, and a celebration of craftsmanship at its most expressive. As the golden leaves shimmer and the shepherd dog runs forever through his autumnal grove, the tapestry becomes a portal—inviting us to dwell in a world where nature and artistry entwine, and the forest never fades. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Handwoven wool. Made in France. Measures: 05'09 x 07'04. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Dimensions:

Height: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)Width: 69 in (175.26 cm)Depth: 88 in (223.52 cm)

Style:

Louis XIV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Woven

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1889

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 53775 Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 05'09 x 07'041stDibs: LU942929293722

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