Harbor scene with figures resting. Vernet, Claude Joseph (French, 1714-1789) (designed after) [painter] c. 1760 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'11" x W 10'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Leon Medina, received 7/17/1953; sold to Edward Henry Ballinger 10/31/1953. Inscriptions: Woven signature on ship at far right (not visible in photograph, info from stock sheet) Harbor scene with boats anchored on docks & group figures resting; man fishing, with child & woman at his side (L) & 2 women reclining on ground
Harbor scene with figures resting. Vernet, Claude Joseph (French, 1714-1789) (designed after) [painter] c. 1760 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'11" x W 10'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Leon Medina, received 7/17/1953; sold to Edward Henry Ballinger 10/31/1953. Inscriptions: Woven signature on ship at far right (not visible in photograph, info from stock sheet) Harbor scene with boats anchored on docks & group figures resting; man fishing, with child & woman at his side (L) & 2 women reclining on ground, in conversation (R) in foreground; man reclines & leans on chest as another carries merchandise on his back, up a bridge with tower, in background Borders missing; fragment. The lower section of the field is cut across its length with a broad, modern guard. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 53536-x
Size: 10000px × 7388px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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