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Antique French Verdure Wall Tapestry Hanging with Hunting Scene & Renaissance Style 4'00 x 4'09. Drawing inspiration from The Hunters … Read more Antique French Verdure Wall Tapestry Hanging with Hunting Scene & Renaissance Style 4'00 x 4'09. Drawing inspiration from The Hunters Enter the Woods (from the Unicorn Tapestries) and Renaissance style, this hand-woven wool antique French Verdure tapestry depicts a noble hunting scene. The embellishments alone are sufficiently captivating, but the use of color is extraordinary. The composition features noblemen with spears and their hunting hounds dogs surrounded by a plush forest composed of trees, foliage, and delicate florals. It is enclosed with an acanthus vine scroll border. The colors join to create a truly compelling dance, and inaudibly speak with a timeless voice that is characterized by sensual decadence, as well as by stately action. All facets of this piece collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known. Rendered in variegated shades of t See less
- Dimensions
- 4′ × 4′9″ and 0.2″ thick
- Styles
- French
- Renaissance
- Rug Construction
- Flatweave
- Pattern
- Botanical
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Taupe
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. less
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