A beautifully hand-woven French Aubusson tapestry in the celebrated Verdure style — the tradition of representing lush forest and garden scenes in flatwoven tapestry that originated in the great French royal workshops of the 17th century and has remained one of the most beloved forms of European decorative art ever since. This serene nature scene, with birds perched on tree branches amidst a tranquil woodland, captures the escapist pastoral spirit that made Verdure tapestries so sought-after by the aristocracy of the Ancien Régime.
Woven in exquisite shades of soft greens and blues that capture the depth and serenity of the woodland landscape, the tapestry is backed with cloth and fitted with a sewn-in pocket for a display rod — ready to hang immediately as a stunning decorative statement. Aubusson — the small town in the Creuse department of central France — has been synonymous with the finest tapestry and carpet weaving in Europe since the 17th century, when royal patronage elevated its ateliers to international renown. Aubusson carpets and tapestries were found in the palaces of Versailles and the grand hôtels of Paris, and their refined floral designs, muted yet luminous color palettes, and flatweave tapestry construction have remained among the most sought-after elements of European decorative art ever since.
