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Tapestry: Landscape
French (Aubusson)
18th century
Object Place: Aubusson, France
Medium/Technique
Textile; wool and silk
Dimensions
Overall: 487.7 x 274.3 cm (192 x 108 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen G. Cary, in memory of her sister Mrs. Hartman Kuhn
Accession Number08.450
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe landscape is composed of two groups of trees on the right and left edges. A temple is in the central scene with birds on the ground. More birds are perched on the trees. The trees' roots are visible. The top edge cuts the dense feuillage. Flowers and leaves borders frame the landscape.
InscriptionsWeaver mark: M.R.DAUSSON.M.V
ProvenanceAubusson