Pair of lovers; Bacchic nymph; Africa. Loo, Carle van (French, 1705-1765) (designed after) [painter] c. 1770-1790 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'7" x W 22'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York), (V. & L. Benguiat sale), , invoiced 11/30/1929; sold to Mrs. Joseph Heine 6/17/1946 [SS 35364]. French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Joseph Heine, received 12/6/1948; sold to Riconde Arts, 3/18/1966 [SS 46269]. Medallion with pair of lovers flanked by medallions wi
Pair of lovers; Bacchic nymph; Africa. Loo, Carle van (French, 1705-1765) (designed after) [painter] c. 1770-1790 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'7" x W 22'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York), (V. & L. Benguiat sale), , invoiced 11/30/1929; sold to Mrs. Joseph Heine 6/17/1946 [SS 35364]. French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Joseph Heine, received 12/6/1948; sold to Riconde Arts, 3/18/1966 [SS 46269]. Medallion with pair of lovers flanked by medallions with a Bacchic nymph (or taste), & personification of Africa (or Fire, or Touch) (ALENTOUR) arabesque frame of floral garlands, scallop shells, musical trophies, & baskets of flowers This panel's composition is based directly on the Gobelins series Les Amours des Dieux, after compositions by Boucher, Pierre, Van Loo & Vien, with alentours by Maurice Jacques. Specifically, these figure compositions may be after Van Loo, but from an indirect source. This medallion scene must have been a popular theme in Aubusson's decorative tapestries with medallions, as a similar one is found in GCPA 0240378. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 35364 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 46269
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