Shepherds returning from the pasture with their flocks. Huet, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1745-1811) (designed after) [painter] c. 1785-1800 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 5' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Alice G. Hubbard (Margaret B. Gould, agent), received 6/17/1917; sold to Mrs. H. J. Bradbury 8/20/1918. In landscape with trees & flowering plants, shepherds with children, a laden horse & their flock of sheep, goats & a bull retreat from the pastures in direction of the village; buildings in distanc
Shepherds returning from the pasture with their flocks. Huet, Jean-Baptiste (French, 1745-1811) (designed after) [painter] c. 1785-1800 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 5' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Alice G. Hubbard (Margaret B. Gould, agent), received 6/17/1917; sold to Mrs. H. J. Bradbury 8/20/1918. In landscape with trees & flowering plants, shepherds with children, a laden horse & their flock of sheep, goats & a bull retreat from the pastures in direction of the village; buildings in distance (L) (BRD) field framed by palm trees springing from wild flowering plants with (UPR BRD) a floral festoon linking the 2 palm trees & with a bow-tied hanging basket of flowers in center This composition is a version of the Pastorales à Palmiers, based on designs by Jean-Baptiste Huet & other designers. The composition is coarser than usual Aubusson; it may have been made by another provincial weaving center. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4327-d Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243167, 0243169
Size: 6912px × 10693px
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