Aubusson French Tapestry Verdure Wall Hanging Louis XIV

Description

This late 17 century piece is very interesting due to it style that can be classified as Turquerie style in … more This late 17 century piece is very interesting due to it style that can be classified as Turquerie style in vogue in France and Europe do to the improvement of exchange between European countries and the Ottoman empire at this time, this style is very typical and can be recognize mainly in this piece by the the way the subjects are dressed, the turbans and faders on their head, this style is more rare than chinoiserie also very popular during those centuries. interesting to see that it more like a fantasy of what Occident eyes would think ottoman style was Here the subject it self is lovely, children's playing together and playing music in a park, you will find in the landscape a castel typical from Europe at this time that highlight that idea of mixing styles between Occident and orient, the rest of the decor as all the characteristics of a verdure with stylized plants, sophisticated trees to give some natural realism to the scene, truly a very lovely and sweet tapestry on top of been rare. Perfect piece and subject that can go anywhere in a house and bring a wonderful, in temporal elegance that only a quality tapestry can, in any interiors. Please check our entire collection of tapestries in our Chairish shop at FRENCHTOUCH10 less