19th Century French/Belgian Verdure Woven Tapestry Elaborate Foliage & Birds

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France or Belgium, late 19th to early 20th century. This verdure-style woven tapestry depicts a pastoral landscape animated by long-legged … Read more France or Belgium, late 19th to early 20th century. This verdure-style woven tapestry depicts a pastoral landscape animated by long-legged waterfowl (cranes or herons) beneath arching trees and dense, lace-like foliage, rendered in a restrained palette of taupe, slate, and softened ivory that aligns with Aubusson-revival and Flemish-inspired decorative taste for “antique tapestry” interiors. The face shows pronounced, even fading consistent with long-term light exposure, while the reverse retains comparatively vibrant coloration, underscoring the textile’s age and confirming the original strength of the dyestuffs. The surface reads as a tight tapestry weave in wool-and-cotton yarns (not hand-knotted pile), finished with a narrow floral-and-scroll guard border and a bound perimeter suitable for use as a wall hanging or curtain panel.

Measures: 77" w x 66.25" h See less