Vintage Signed Jean Lurçat Tapestry With Pictorial Rooster Design - Rug & Kilim

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Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 vintage French tapestry panel dates to circa 1892–1966 and is inspired by the celebrated artist … Read more Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 vintage French tapestry panel dates to circa 1892–1966 and is inspired by the celebrated artist Jean Lurçat’s “Le Tapageur.” A signed decorative textile, this piece reflects Lurçat’s pivotal role in reviving modern tapestry design in France. Part of Rug & Kilim’s curated vintage European collection, it exemplifies the fusion of traditional Aubusson weaving techniques with bold 20th-century artistic expression.

On the Design:

Admirers of modern European tapestry will appreciate this piece for its striking pictorial composition centered on a stylized rooster—an enduring symbol in French visual culture, often associated with vitality, pride, and rural heritage. The rooster is rendered in a highly graphic, almost illustrative style, with bold contour lines and simplified yet expressive detailing. Its plumage combines ivory, charcoal, and vivid red-orange accents, creating a rhythmic interplay of pattern and movement across the figure. The exaggerated textures and layered feather motifs lend the composition a dynamic, almost animated quality.

Surrounding the central figure is a dense arrangement of foliage, composed of warm golden yellows, ochres, and earthy browns. These leaves form an organic frame that contrasts beautifully with the dark, nearly black background, allowing the subject to stand out with dramatic clarity.

The interplay between the luminous foliage and the deep ground enhances the tapestry’s sense of depth and visual intensity. The palette is both rich and autumnal, dominated by warm tones that evoke a sense of seasonal change and natural abundance. This thoughtful use of color, combined with the flattened perspective and stylized forms, reflects Lurçat’s modernist reinterpretation of medieval tapestry traditions. Overall, the design balances narrative charm with bold graphic sensibility, making it equally suited as a decorative focal point or a collectible work of textile art.

Condition:

This vintage Jean Lurçat French tapestry enjoys good condition for its age and origin – ideally intended for use in wall-hanging projects. See less