19th Century Deer Hunt Wall Tapestry

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This 19th-century hand-woven tapestry comes from the workshops in Aubusson, renowned for their precision production and masterful processing of textile … Read more This 19th-century hand-woven tapestry comes from the workshops in Aubusson, renowned for their precision production and masterful processing of textile art. The deer hunt scene is a typical motif for French tapestries inspired by hunting scenes of noble courts. The tapestry is marked in the lower left corner.

Motif: The scene captures a dramatic moment of the hunt, where a pack of hunting dogs surrounds a deer in the middle of a landscape with massive trees, a flowing river and a bridge in the background. The overall composition is dynamic and impressive, perfectly evoking the atmosphere of a traditional hunting scene. - Material: Wool and silk. Hand-woven textile with a rich structure and detailed design. The weaving is fine and precise, which allows for a faithful capture of the movements of the animals and landscape elements. - Color: Soft pastel tones of brown, green and blue combined with muted gold give the tapestry a harmonious and elegant appearance. The richly decorated floral frame further underlines the overall decorative value of this work. Historical value: Aubusson tapestries have been considered for centuries to be some of the most valuable textile works of art in Europe. Their production dates back to the 16th century, when they were sought after by European nobles as a prestigious decorative element of their magnificent mansions. This 19th century example is an example of a later period of creation, when the workshops in Aubusson specialized in detailed landscape and hunting scenes inspired by the French countryside.

Condition: unrestored, several places are loose - see photo. Dimensions: Height: 163 cm Width: 181 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm See less