Landscape with shepherd and shepherdesses resting. unknown c. 1750-1800 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'5" x W 5'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Cortlandt F. Bishop coll. French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, New York (Bishop sale), invoiced 11/21/1935; sold to Opportunists Inc. 10/21/1941 [SS 39966]. French & Co. purchased from Opportunists Inc., received 12/10/1943; sold to Mr. Jean Mikaeloff 6/24/1961 [SS 42677]. In landscape with trees & flowering plants, a shepherd sits, resting against tree with 2 shepherdesse
Landscape with shepherd and shepherdesses resting. unknown c. 1750-1800 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'5" x W 5'3" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: Cortlandt F. Bishop coll. French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, New York (Bishop sale), invoiced 11/21/1935; sold to Opportunists Inc. 10/21/1941 [SS 39966]. French & Co. purchased from Opportunists Inc., received 12/10/1943; sold to Mr. Jean Mikaeloff 6/24/1961 [SS 42677]. In landscape with trees & flowering plants, a shepherd sits, resting against tree with 2 shepherdesses on his side; river with bridge & buildings in background (BRD) pole entwined with alternating spiraling acanthus leaves & floral garland; cabochon framed by acanthus leaves & topped by palmette in corners French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 39966-c [also lists: 75630] French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 42677 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0240637, 0240675, 0184451; compositionally similar tapestries (with differences): GCPA 0240677, 0240696, 0240706; compositionally similar tapestries (larger compositions): GCPA 0240612, 0240699
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