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French tapestry in the Aubusson/Flanders style. Gallant scene in a garden landscape, "Fêtes galantes," Rococo.
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French Rococo-style tapestry – Aubusson / Flanders. This piece is made according to a classic French design (Aubusson or Beauvais style).
It depicts an idyllic scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden setting – typical of the Rococo period.
A beautiful decorative tapestry in the French Rococo style, inspired by famous 18th-century designs. The work depicts an idyllic rural scene with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen in a garden setting – a typical motif. Such scenes, often with rural-romantic or amorous themes, are known as "fêtes galantes." This piece is made according to a classic French design in the Aubusson style.
The tapestry motif is distinctly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called "Aubusson" or "Beauvais tapestries," which were very popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The tapestry was woven on a Jacquard loom in the mid-20th century (circa 1950–1980), likely in France or Belgium (the Aubusson region or Flanders). Such reproductions were crafted with high-quality workmanship and served as a tribute to the great French tapestries of Beauvais and Aubusson.
The fabric is made of cotton with rayon, giving the surface a fine, slightly lustrous texture. The colors are warm and harmoniously coordinated—pastel shades of pink, beige, ochre, and green dominate the romantic scene.
The border features a classic floral ornament that underscores the overall elegant impression.
Whether used as wall art, a collector's item, or a classic accent in a period interior, this tapestry charmingly embodies 18th-century French art and brings an atmosphere of elegance and nostalgia to any room.
Details:
Motif: Rural-romantic scene in the Rococo style
Origin: France or Belgium
Technique: Jacquard weaving (machine-woven)
Material: Cotton and rayon
Colors: Pastel shades of beige, pink, ochre, and green
Hanging: Integrated cuff for wall mounting
Colors and Clothing: The pastel shades and the figures' fashion (ruffles, bodices, breeches) clearly point to 18th-century motifs.
Composition: The flowing lines, playful elegance, and the background with parkland and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Boucher, produced according to classic French models in the Aubusson style.
The tapestry motif is distinctly French in style. It belongs to the tradition of the so-called "Aubusson" or "Beauvais tapestries," which were very popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Colors and clothing: The pastel shades and the figures' fashion (ruffles, bodices, breeches); Technique: The format, the border, and the hanging loops; Composition: The flowing lines, the playful elegance, and the background with parkland and statues are characteristic of French Rococo tapestries.
Style: French Rococo, inspired by Watteau/Bouche
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBeige, Purple, Yellow, Orange, Pink, White, Green, Taupe, Multi Color, Brown, Creme, Black, Blue, GreyMaterialCottonNumber of items1Height87 cmWidth206 cmDepth1 cm
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Private sellerKöln, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales