Verdure Tapestry

Decorative example of a French provincial verdure tapestry dating to the 18th century.

It features the elements typical of verdure tapestries: trees with rich foliage, flowers, a large mythological bird, water (in the shape of a pond or a river) and a group of buildings in the background which is usually marked by a predominance of light colours. These are often worked in silk or part silk to highlight the more distant centre of the image. The foreground and sides are predominantly in shades of blue and green - hence the term applied to these wall hangings. 

Worked in wool and silk, the tapestry weave is relatively coarse, which underlines the rustic charm of this textile.

The border is original, as is the smaller than usual size which is relatively easy to accommodate in any interior. For a comparable but larger non provincial piece, the type of which might well have served as a template for this provincial work, see the archive on our website  (https://www.christopherleggeorientalcarpets.com/products/view/18th-century-verdure-tapestry-panel/). 

The tapestry is backed with linen and has some old repairs in keeping with age, but is over all in good condition. 

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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