Africa. Loo, Carle van (French, 1705-1765) (designed after) [painter] c. 1770-1790 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'7" x W 7'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Park Antiques, 6/24/1937; returned 11/11/1937. Ribbon-suspended medallion with personification of Africa (ALENTOUR) frame of garlanded ribbon entwined with flowers, festoons, basket of flowers suspended below medallion The medallion scene must have been a recurrent theme in Aubusson's decorative tapestries with medallions, as a similar one is found in
Africa. Loo, Carle van (French, 1705-1765) (designed after) [painter] c. 1770-1790 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'7" x W 7'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Park Antiques, 6/24/1937; returned 11/11/1937. Ribbon-suspended medallion with personification of Africa (ALENTOUR) frame of garlanded ribbon entwined with flowers, festoons, basket of flowers suspended below medallion The medallion scene must have been a recurrent theme in Aubusson's decorative tapestries with medallions, as a similar one is found in the right end of GCPA 0240333. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 18969-a
Size: 5855px × 12560px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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