Tapestry - 105 cm - 206 cm - Great Tapestry

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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Large decorative textile tapestry woven on a loom with Jacquard/Gobelins-style mechanical weaving, made in Italy from cotton, wool and fabric, dating to 1960–1970, measuring 105 by 206 cm, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains and set in a linear dark wooden frame.

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Splendid and imposing decorative textile tapestry woven on a loom (Jacquard/Gobelins machine-made technique), complete with a linear frame in golden-brown wood. The piece depicts a rich and elegant gallant pastoral scene in the 18th-century Rococo style, inspired by the famous paintings of François Boucher and Jean-Honoré Fragonard: On the left: A young suitor approaches a maiden seated by an architectural decorative element, while a boy watches them curiously from behind a tree. In the center: A flock of sheep grazing near a watercourse with a pastoral village backdrop and classical architectures. On the right: A group of figures in period dress, including a musician playing the bagpipe, accompanied by a shepherd’s dog. The rendering of colors and textile details is well preserved, making it ideal for decorating parlors, period entrances, or spaces with a classical/antique taste.

Splendid and imposing decorative textile tapestry woven on a loom (Jacquard/Gobelins machine-made technique), complete with a linear frame in golden-brown wood. The piece depicts a rich and elegant gallant pastoral scene in the 18th-century Rococo style, inspired by the famous paintings of François Boucher and Jean-Honoré Fragonard: On the left: A young suitor approaches a maiden seated by an architectural decorative element, while a boy watches them curiously from behind a tree. In the center: A flock of sheep grazing near a watercourse with a pastoral village backdrop and classical architectures. On the right: A group of figures in period dress, including a musician playing the bagpipe, accompanied by a shepherd’s dog. The rendering of colors and textile details is well preserved, making it ideal for decorating parlors, period entrances, or spaces with a classical/antique taste.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Great Tapestry
Number of objects
1
Material
Cotton, Textile, Wool
Country of origin
Italy
Height
105 cm
Width
206 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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