Vintage French Aubusson Style Hand Printed Tapestry, 1960s

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Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Robert Four French Screen-Printed Tapestry – Pastoral Shepherdess Scene, 20th Century Beautiful vintage French … Read more Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Robert Four French Screen-Printed Tapestry – Pastoral Shepherdess Scene, 20th Century Beautiful vintage French textile wall hanging by Robert Four, dating from the second half of the 20th century. This decorative piece depicts an idyllic pastoral countryside scene, featuring a shepherdess in a striking flowing red and pink dress, seated beneath a flowering tree and surrounded by a flock of sheep. A small dog accompanies her, while the foreground is richly populated with flowers, shrubs and abundant vegetation. The landscape extends into the distance with traditional farmhouses, rolling fields, mature trees and wooded hills, with a picturesque hilltop village or château visible on the horizon. The composition evokes the romantic pastoral tradition of European decorative tapestries. The scene is framed by a beautiful ornamental floral border, composed of stylized flowers and foliage in shades of red, yellow, cream, green and dark blue, creating a striking contrast with the central landscape. See less