Circa 1750 Aubusson Tapestry Fragment Depicting Diana, Apollo, and Actaeon as a Stag

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Circa 1750 Aubusson Tapestry Fragment Depicting Diana, Apollo, and Actaeon as a Stag

SKU: 1122-16 Category:

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Description

A remnant of a larger Aubusson tapestry from around 1750, this beautiful tapestry fragment depicts the denouement of the tale of Actaeon. The tapestry was hand-woven during the Louis XV period, using silk and wool threads, with vibrant colors including red, blue, green, and cream.

Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, is standing in a blue and cream chiton with knee-high cream sandals and a quiver on her back. Her twin brother, Apollo, stands next to her in a flowing, red robe with a gold pin on his left shoulder and golden footwear. He has a crown of leaves on his sandy blonde hair. Both deities have symbolic items on the ground next to them, with a bow representing Diana, and a lyre for Apollo. To their left is a large stag with an arrow through its back, laying amongst reeds and small green bushes next to a flowing river. The mountaintop home of the gods, Olympus, can be seen in a clearing amongst the verdant trees with variegated bark trees.

The story of Actaeon is a fascinating tale of an unfortunate hunter who stumbled upon a bathing Diana in the forest. Out of anger, Diana turned Actaeon into a stag. Unable to speak, Actaeon fled in fear, eventually being killed by other hunters or his own dogs, depending on the version of the myth. This Aubusson tapestry is a fine example of some of the more refined and colorful tapestries being produced in the middle of the 18th century.  It is of a convenient size, allowing it to be hung in nearly any dining room, hallway or living area.

CONDITION: Very good antique fragment from an 18th century tapestry with only minor wear. The blue border and the front and the cream linen backing were added more recently.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

France

In The Style Of

Neoclassical

Of The Period

Louis XV

Age

Circa 1750

Dimensions

H - 73 1/2, W - 51 1/4, D - 1/4

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Description

A remnant of a larger Aubusson tapestry from around 1750, this beautiful tapestry fragment depicts the denouement of the tale of Actaeon. The tapestry was hand-woven during the Louis XV period, using silk and wool threads, with vibrant colors including red, blue, green, and cream.

Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, is standing in a blue and cream chiton with knee-high cream sandals and a quiver on her back. Her twin brother, Apollo, stands next to her in a flowing, red robe with a gold pin on his left shoulder and golden footwear. He has a crown of leaves on his sandy blonde hair. Both deities have symbolic items on the ground next to them, with a bow representing Diana, and a lyre for Apollo. To their left is a large stag with an arrow through its back, laying amongst reeds and small green bushes next to a flowing river. The mountaintop home of the gods, Olympus, can be seen in a clearing amongst the verdant trees with variegated bark trees.

The story of Actaeon is a fascinating tale of an unfortunate hunter who stumbled upon a bathing Diana in the forest. Out of anger, Diana turned Actaeon into a stag. Unable to speak, Actaeon fled in fear, eventually being killed by other hunters or his own dogs, depending on the version of the myth. This Aubusson tapestry is a fine example of some of the more refined and colorful tapestries being produced in the middle of the 18th century.  It is of a convenient size, allowing it to be hung in nearly any dining room, hallway or living area.

CONDITION: Very good antique fragment from an 18th century tapestry with only minor wear. The blue border and the front and the cream linen backing were added more recently.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

France

In The Style Of

Neoclassical

Of The Period

Louis XV

Age

Circa 1750

Dimensions

H - 73 1/2, W - 51 1/4, D - 1/4

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