Ländlich-romantische Gallant-Szene Gartenlandschaft in Aubusson Stil - Tapestry - 87 cm - 206 cm - Gobelin Jacquard Tapestry
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French‑made Rococo Aubusson/Beauvais tapestry in antique style, woven on a Jacquard loom from cotton with rayon, circa 1950s–1980s, measuring 87 cm by 206 cm, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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French wall tapestry in Rococo style – Aubusson / Flanders. This piece made according to a classical French model (Aubusson or Beauvais style).
It shows an idyllic scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden landscape — typical for Rococo.
Beautiful decorative tapestry in the style of French Rococo, inspired by the famous designs of the 18th century. The work 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.” This piece was produced according to a classical French model in Aubusson style.
The tapestry motif is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called “Aubusson” or “Beauvais” tapestries, which were very popular in France in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The tapestry was woven in the mid-20th century (ca. 1950–1980) on a Jacquard loom, presumably in France or Belgium (Aubusson region or Flanders). Such reproductions were made in artisanal high quality and served as a homage to the great French predecessors of the Beauvais and Aubusson manufactories.
The weave consists of cotton with viscose (Rayon), which gives the surface a fine, slightly glossy character. The colors are warm and harmoniously coordinated – pastel tones in pink, beige, ocher and green dominate the romantic scene.
The border shows a classic floral ornament that underlines the elegant overall impression.
Whether as wall decoration, a collector’s piece, or a classic accent in a historic interior – this tapestry charmingly embodies the French art of the 18th century and brings an atmosphere of elegance and nostalgia to any room.
Details:
Motif: Rural-romantic scene in Rococo style
Origin: France or Belgium
Technique: Jacquard weaving (machine)
Material: Cotton and viscose (Rayon)
Colors: Pastel tones in beige, pink, ocher and green
Hanging: Integrated sleeve for wall mounting
Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, bodices, knee breeches) clearly indicate the 18th-century motif.
Composition: The flowing lines, playful elegance, and the background with a park landscape and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher, produced according to classical French precedent in Aubusson style
The tapestry motif is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called “Aubusson” or “Beauvais Tapestries,” which were very popular in France in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, bodices, knee breeches), Technique: The format, the border and the hanging loops, Composition: The flowing lines, the playful elegance, and the background with a park landscape and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher.
French wall tapestry in Rococo style – Aubusson / Flanders. This piece made according to a classical French model (Aubusson or Beauvais style).
It shows an idyllic scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden landscape — typical for Rococo.
Beautiful decorative tapestry in the style of French Rococo, inspired by the famous designs of the 18th century. The work 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.” This piece was produced according to a classical French model in Aubusson style.
The tapestry motif is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called “Aubusson” or “Beauvais” tapestries, which were very popular in France in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The tapestry was woven in the mid-20th century (ca. 1950–1980) on a Jacquard loom, presumably in France or Belgium (Aubusson region or Flanders). Such reproductions were made in artisanal high quality and served as a homage to the great French predecessors of the Beauvais and Aubusson manufactories.
The weave consists of cotton with viscose (Rayon), which gives the surface a fine, slightly glossy character. The colors are warm and harmoniously coordinated – pastel tones in pink, beige, ocher and green dominate the romantic scene.
The border shows a classic floral ornament that underlines the elegant overall impression.
Whether as wall decoration, a collector’s piece, or a classic accent in a historic interior – this tapestry charmingly embodies the French art of the 18th century and brings an atmosphere of elegance and nostalgia to any room.
Details:
Motif: Rural-romantic scene in Rococo style
Origin: France or Belgium
Technique: Jacquard weaving (machine)
Material: Cotton and viscose (Rayon)
Colors: Pastel tones in beige, pink, ocher and green
Hanging: Integrated sleeve for wall mounting
Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, bodices, knee breeches) clearly indicate the 18th-century motif.
Composition: The flowing lines, playful elegance, and the background with a park landscape and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher, produced according to classical French precedent in Aubusson style
The tapestry motif is clearly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called “Aubusson” or “Beauvais Tapestries,” which were very popular in France in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Colors and clothing: The pastel tones and the fashion of the figures (ruffles, bodices, knee breeches), Technique: The format, the border and the hanging loops, Composition: The flowing lines, the playful elegance, and the background with a park landscape and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Rococo
Title additional information
Gobelin Jacquard Tapestry
Material
Cotton
Manufacturer/brand
Ländlich-romantische Gallant-Szene Gartenlandschaft in Aubusson Stil
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Height
87 cm
Colour
Beige, Brown, Cream, Grey, Multicolour, Pink, White, Yellow
Width
206 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970, 1970-1980
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