Tapestry / 11356

This Tapestry is a large figural wool composition rendered in a muted neutral and brown palette, its pictorial field defined by a monumental tree, shepherds and a reclining lion. The woven surface retains painterly shading and a delicate sense of age; areas of medium wear and softened highlights lend an authentic patina to the imagery. The plain border frames the scene with a restrained tonal edge. An antique rug with evident craft and atmospheric depth, its scale is 6' 6" x 8' 7" and the piece reads as a historic, painterly textile. Circa 1725 - 1775.