French Textile Art Woven Wool Tapestry by Hervé Lelong, 1960

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Large wall tapestry signed Hervé Lelong, made around 1960 in woven wool. This decorative work features a lush composition of … Read more Large wall tapestry signed Hervé Lelong, made around 1960 in woven wool. This decorative work features a lush composition of stylized foliage, flowers, and birds in a warm palette of reds, ochres, beiges, and blacks, characteristic of the revival of French tapestry from the 1950s to the 1970s.

The naturalistic inspiration, combined with a highly controlled graphic composition, evokes the influence of Jean Lurçat while asserting Hervé Lelong's personal style. This tapestry is an emblematic piece of mid-20th-century French design.

Condition: very good overall condition, vibrant colors, light patina consistent with age
Dimensions: 160 x 100 cm
This tapestry can be displayed in both contemporary and classic interiors. It makes a strong decorative statement thanks to its graphic richness and deep colors.

About Hervé Lelong

Born in Chartres in 1937 and passing away in 2023, Hervé Lelong is one of the most renowned French designers in the field of contemporary tapestry. A student of Robert Wogensky, he collaborated with the Aubusson workshops where several of his designs were woven. His work draws heavily on nature—birds, vegetation, and flowers—in a refined decorative style, heir to the great French tradition of modern tapestry. His creations are now featured on the international art market and regularly offered in specialized galleries, at auction houses, and on major 20th-century design platforms. This piece has an attribution mark,
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