Aubusson - Tapestry - 150 cm - 183 cm - Galant festivities Rococo

French wall tapestry in the Rococo style – Aubusson / Flanders. This piece is made following a classic French model (Aubusson or Beauvais style).

This depicts an idyllic scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden landscape — typical of Rococo.

Beautiful decorative wall tapestry in the style of French Rococo, inspired by the famous designs of the 18th century (after Watteau and Boucher). The piece depicts an idyllic rural scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden landscape – a typical motif, such scenes, often with rural-romantic or amorous themes, are called 'Fêtes galantes' – inspired by painters like Jean-Antoine Watteau or François Boucher.

The tapestry motif you show is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called 'Aubusson' or 'Beauvais Tapestry Series,' which were very popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The tapestry was produced in the mid-20th century (around 1950–1980) on a Jacquard loom, presumably in France or Belgium (Aubusson region or Flanders). Such reproductions were made with high craftsmanship quality and served as a homage to the great French models of the manufactories of Beauvais and Aubusson.

The fabric is made of cotton with artificial silk (Rayon), which gives the surface a fine, slightly glossy character. The colors are warm and harmoniously coordinated – pastel shades in pink, beige, ochre, and green dominate the romantic scenery.

The border features a classic floral pattern that enhances an elegant overall impression.

Whether as wall decoration, a collectible, or a classic accent in a historic interior, this wall tapestry embodies the French art of the 18th century in a charming way and brings an atmosphere of elegance and nostalgia to any room.

Details:

Motif: Rural romantic scene in the Rococo style (after Boucher / Watteau)

Origin: France or Belgium.

Technique: Jacquard weaving (mechanical)

Material: cotton and artificial silk (Rayon)

Colors: pastel tones in beige, pink, ochre, and green.

Mounting: integrated loops for wall mounting

Measurements: (please enter your exact measurements here in cm)



Here are some clues why the work is French and from this period or in that style.

Theme and motif: It depicts an idyllic scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden landscape — typical of Rococo (mid to late 18th century). Such scenes, often with rural-romantic or amorous themes, are called 'Fêtes galantes' — inspired by painters like Jean-Antoine Watteau or François Boucher.

Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, corsets, knee breeches) clearly point to the 18th century.

Composition: The flowing lines, playful elegance, and background with park landscape and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.

Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher, made according to the classical French model in Aubusson style.

The tapestry motif you show is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called 'Aubusson' or 'Beauvais Tapestry Series,' which were very popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, corsets, knee breeches), technique: the format, the border, and the hanging loops, composition: the curved lines, playful elegance, and the background with parkland and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.

Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Bouche.

Condition: Originally well-maintained condition, small cracks are visible on the back but do not affect the front view (see photos).