Anne-Roland Aknin “Le Roman De La Rose” Ca. 1985 French Wool Jacquard Tapestry

Description

Reminiscent of the French Aubusson style tapestries, showcases a captivating medieval design with a vibrant color palette. Crafted using a … more Reminiscent of the French Aubusson style tapestries, showcases a captivating medieval design with a vibrant color palette. Crafted using a combination of wool and cotton, it was skillfully manufactured through mechanical Jacquard weaving techniques.

This mechanical tapestry, known as "Le Roman de la Rose" or "The Romance of the Rose" in English, features a rich wool jacquard with a sturdy lining. This unique piece was created exclusively for the Franklin Medallist in 1985 and is signed on the front, with a label affixed to the back.

The title of the tapestry pays homage to the French literary masterpiece of the same name by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun.

Anne-Roland Aknin was a visual artist. Born in Belarus 1922, died in 2017.

Its dimensions are 35 inches in length and 46 inches in height.

Remains in great condition, bearing only slight sun staining on its reverse side due to age and use. less