Signed Antique 19th Century Jean Metzinger Tapestry “Ecuyère Au Cirque” - Rug & Kilim

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This 5x7 Antique French tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim; a signed mid-century masterpiece … Read more This 5x7 Antique French tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim; a signed mid-century masterpiece by French artist Jean Metzinger, entitled “Ecuyère au cirque”, handwoven in wool and originating from France circa (1883-1956).

On the Design:

This remarkable French tapestry is based on Ecuyère au cirque (“Circus Rider”), a signed work by celebrated French painter and theorist Jean Metzinger, one of the principal figures of Cubism. The design captures a circus performer through an inventive arrangement of geometric planes, intersecting lines, and fragmented forms, reflecting the artist’s pioneering role in the development of modern art. Bold areas of crimson, ivory, charcoal, ochre, and gray create a dynamic visual rhythm that transforms the figure into an edgy yet highly expressive presence.

The design exemplifies Metzinger’s distinctive ability to balance structure and movement. Architectural forms, layered perspectives, and angular contours evoke the energy of the circus while embodying the sophisticated visual language of Cubism and Art Deco. Woven with exceptional attention to detail, the tapestry translates a significant modernist design into textile form, offering both decorative impact and artistic importance. As a signed work connected to one of France’s most influential twentieth-century artists, it represents a rare and highly collectible example of European pictorial textile art.

Condition:

This French tapestry further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—intended for use in wall-hanging projects only. See less