Vintage French Handwoven Aubusson Tapestry, 1920s

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Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 15th-century museum … Read more Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 15th-century museum tapestry « Mille Fleurs » This Aubusson tapestry features a sumptuous mille-fleurs design, composed of a profusion of small plants and blossoms scattered across the entire surface. The deep navy-blue background highlights each floral element, creating an elegant and luminous contrast. Each bouquet stands alone, appearing as if sprinkled across a lush meadow, yet the composition maintains the visual harmony typical of mille-fleurs tapestries. The artisans have created subtle gradients in the leaves, petals, and stems, giving the tapestry depth and refined craftsmanship. Overall, the tapestry evokes a generous and poetic vision of nature, enhanced by the contrast between the navy-blue background and the rich floral details—a decorative work truly emblematic of Aubusson’s traditional expertise. Woven finely with precision in wool and silk at a renowned workshops in Aubusson, using a low warp (basse lisse) loom characteristic of Aubusson craftsmanship. Admire the beautiful colors that bring this piece. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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