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Cartoon for two entre-fenetre tapestry panels (Reference 9278)
Get the Flash Player to see this video Oil on canvas cartoon from the Braquenié company for a pair of tapestry panels.
Natural décor on architectural trompe l'oeil backdrop.
Both tapestries are framed by frieze with a décor of glyphs and palmettes. From this backdrop, a mixture of military and floral motifs emerge: hanging trophies (helmets, plastrons, shields, and swords) intermingled with garlands of fruits and flowers.
The two pieces have a symmetrical design: the helmets, armours and large blue and gold shields are facing opposite directions, allowing the them to be placed on either side of a window, thus the name ''entre-fenetre''
This composition finds its inspiration in the style in vogue during the reign of Louis the XIVth, a period of great inventive splendour in the decorative arts often centred on this theme of army trophies, which is also present in paintings and sculptures. The very naturalistic fruit and flower motif is a common feature in tapestries of this same period: they are used as decorative frames or are part of the decor.
Origin : Late 19th century.
Dimensions
| Width | Height | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 2'' ¾ | 10' 8'' |
Condition :
Good condition. A few tears than can be restored. See pictures.