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Description
Stitched by hand and framed for the wall, this needlework tapestry recreates Carle Vanloo's "Reading Aloud" with a quiet intimacy …
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Stitched by hand and framed for the wall, this needlework tapestry recreates Carle Vanloo's "Reading Aloud" with a quiet intimacy that a printed reproduction simply cannot offer. Three figures rest in a sun-warmed landscape, caught in the pleasure of a shared story.
The composition follows the French Aubusson tapestry tradition, which brought pastoral scenes like this into domestic interiors as woven art. Vanloo's original 18th-century painting was widely celebrated, and pieces interpreting his work were lovingly made well into the 20th century.
Colours have softened gently with age, and the handworked texture carries the warmth of that. It hangs beautifully in a study, sitting room, or alongside other collected European pieces.
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- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 2ʺD × 43ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Every piece we bring home from overseas is chosen by hand, for its age, its patina, and the quiet character … moreEvery piece we bring home from overseas is chosen by hand, for its age, its patina, and the quiet character it carries. Because each one is truly one of a kind, all sales are final. We invite you to take your time, look closely at every photo, and reach out with any questions before you purchase. We are always happy to share more. less
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