Important Aubusson Tapestry, 18th Century.

- Faithful to the tradition of Aubussonnaise greenery, this green landscape resonates like a window open to abundant nature. This oasis of greenery, like a silent retreat that no human noise seems likely to disturb, brings together in a small space several elements considered to be a symbol of rural happiness; large trees sheltering abundant life, a quiet bird in the center, flowering plants, a body of water. The landscape animated by hills allows a multitude of paths for the eye, leading it to a village in the background to the right.

- The composition is careful with a search for depth thanks to the succession of different planes and hills. The perception of the volume of the foliage has been finely transcribed by light green tones juxtaposed with darker ones as well as by bursts of light introduced by touch, thanks to the use of golden yellow silk, at the ends of the leaves. - Of infinite variety, greenery remains a constant in the production of the Aubusson workshops between the 17th and 18th centuries. If the exhibition of green nature is their main theme, their differences lie in particular in the quality of the design, the fineness of the weaving, their border. The tapestry we are observing has a decorative border displaying motifs of flowers and foliage arranged in garlands.

-Lined, beautiful color retention, reweaving in the borders and wear should be noted (see photos).

-Dimensions: Height: 240 cm, width: 400 cm