Tapestry - 94 cm - 183 cm - Tapestry in Aubusson style

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GAUZE TAPESTRY, Tapestry technique, 18th century motif, Germany.

Beautiful German wall tapestry Tapestry Gobelin Rococo style – Jacquard wall tapestry in Aubusson style. Tapestry with a graceful landscape scene.

Large decorative Gobelin / wall tapestry – Hunt scene in Rococo style

Very decorative, beautifully woven Gobelin wall tapestry with detailed depiction of a princely hunting scene in the French Rococo style of the 18th century. The motif shows elegantly dressed hunters accompanied by hounds in an idealized, park-like landscape with trees, a river landscape in the background – a classic scene based on historical templates, as is typical for European tapestries.

Manufacture for high-quality Gobelin and wall tapestry goods, often produced in the classical style. Many pieces are offered as decorative wall hanging textiles, produced with high technical quality.

The Gobelin was woven on Jacquard looms, which is evident from the uniform weave structure, the high detail resolution, and the precise color gradients. The color palette is harmonious and muted (beige, green, blue, ocher and rose tones) and underscores the piece's classic character. The fine weaving allows a clear depiction of faces, clothing, landscape elements and movement, without rough transitions.

The border shows a classic floral ornament that reinforces the elegant overall impression.

Usage:
As a wall hanging, decorative textile for living or representative rooms, hunting room, classical interiors or collectors of decorative textiles. Whether as wall decoration, collector's piece 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 into any room.

Color Gradients
The transitions in skin tones, fabrics and shadows arise from: many small color changes, here you see classic color modeling.

Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, corsets, knee breeches) clearly point to the 18th century. Technique: The format, the border and the hanging loops, Composition: The curved lines, playful elegance and the background with park landscape, such scenes, often with rural-romantic or amorous themes, are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.

Contours & Lines
Face, hands, legs appear soft and lively

Hanging: Integrated loops for wall mounting

GAUZE TAPESTRY, Tapestry technique, 18th century motif, Germany.

Beautiful German wall tapestry Tapestry Gobelin Rococo style – Jacquard wall tapestry in Aubusson style. Tapestry with a graceful landscape scene.

Large decorative Gobelin / wall tapestry – Hunt scene in Rococo style

Very decorative, beautifully woven Gobelin wall tapestry with detailed depiction of a princely hunting scene in the French Rococo style of the 18th century. The motif shows elegantly dressed hunters accompanied by hounds in an idealized, park-like landscape with trees, a river landscape in the background – a classic scene based on historical templates, as is typical for European tapestries.

Manufacture for high-quality Gobelin and wall tapestry goods, often produced in the classical style. Many pieces are offered as decorative wall hanging textiles, produced with high technical quality.

The Gobelin was woven on Jacquard looms, which is evident from the uniform weave structure, the high detail resolution, and the precise color gradients. The color palette is harmonious and muted (beige, green, blue, ocher and rose tones) and underscores the piece's classic character. The fine weaving allows a clear depiction of faces, clothing, landscape elements and movement, without rough transitions.

The border shows a classic floral ornament that reinforces the elegant overall impression.

Usage:
As a wall hanging, decorative textile for living or representative rooms, hunting room, classical interiors or collectors of decorative textiles. Whether as wall decoration, collector's piece 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 into any room.

Color Gradients
The transitions in skin tones, fabrics and shadows arise from: many small color changes, here you see classic color modeling.

Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, corsets, knee breeches) clearly point to the 18th century. Technique: The format, the border and the hanging loops, Composition: The curved lines, playful elegance and the background with park landscape, such scenes, often with rural-romantic or amorous themes, are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.

Contours & Lines
Face, hands, legs appear soft and lively

Hanging: Integrated loops for wall mounting

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Rococo
Title additional information
Tapestry in Aubusson style
Number of objects
1
Material
Cotton
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Antique
Height
94 cm
Colour
Blue, Cream, Green, Multicolour, Red
Width
183 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980
GermanyVerified
48
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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