France, circa early 20th century.
Woven in France in the early 1920s, this monumental Aubusson-style tapestry draws directly from the pastoral traditions of the 17th and 18th centuries - where verdant landscapes, meandering paths, and stylized fauna were used to bring a sense of cultivated nature indoors.
Rendered in a softened palette of moss green, warm ochre, and antique gold, the scene unfolds vertically with remarkable depth and balance. A pair of long-legged birds emerge from dense foliage beneath an arching canopy of trees, framed by scrolling floral borders that echo historic French verdure designs. The scale is commanding yet serene - designed to read architecturally rather than ornamentally.
The tapestry was produced using early industrial Jacquard weaving techniques, a method developed to preserve the visual language of hand-loomed Aubusson while allowing for greater scale and consistency. The approach made such tapestries accessible to grand apartments and country houses in the early 1900s and remains highly valued today for its durability and refined detail.
Original metal corner fittings stamped Made in France attest to its period manufacture and export history. Gentle wear, including areas of softened textured and occasional thread pulls, is consistent with age and contribute to the tapestry’s authentic presence and patina.
At over nine feet tall, this piece functions as a true wall textile - ideal for stair halls, long corridors, dining rooms, or as an anchoring element behind a console or daybed. It brings immediate history, texture, and narrative to a space, offering the quiet gravitas that designers seek when layering rooms with soul
Because every good room needs a past.
France, circa early 20th century.
Woven in France in the early 1920s, this monumental Aubusson-style tapestry draws directly from the pastoral traditions of the 17th and 18th centuries - where verdant landscapes, meandering paths, and stylized fauna were used to bring a sense of cultivated nature indoors.
Rendered in a softened palette of moss green, warm ochre, and antique gold, the scene unfolds vertically with remarkable depth and balance. A pair of long-legged birds emerge from dense foliage beneath an arching canopy of trees, framed by scrolling floral borders that echo historic French verdure designs. The scale is commanding yet serene - designed to read architecturally rather than ornamentally.
The tapestry was produced using early industrial Jacquard weaving techniques, a method developed to preserve the visual language of hand-loomed Aubusson while allowing for greater scale and consistency. The approach made such tapestries accessible to grand apartments and country houses in the early 1900s and remains highly valued today for its durability and refined detail.
Original metal corner fittings stamped Made in France attest to its period manufacture and export history. Gentle wear, including areas of softened textured and occasional thread pulls, is consistent with age and contribute to the tapestry’s authentic presence and patina.
At over nine feet tall, this piece functions as a true wall textile - ideal for stair halls, long corridors, dining rooms, or as an anchoring element behind a console or daybed. It brings immediate history, texture, and narrative to a space, offering the quiet gravitas that designers seek when layering rooms with soul
Because every good room needs a past.
Origin: France
Period: circa 1920
Condition: Wear consistent with age, including areas of softened texture and occasional loose or pulled threads. These elements are typical of early 20th century tapestries and contribute to the piece’s authentic character and visual depth. Structurally sound and suitable for display.
Dimensions: 48” width, 111” height
