Tapestry Machine-Made / 11848

A Tapestry Machine-Made in wool that reads like a miniature painted panel, this antique rug presents a refined pastoral tableau of reclining figures, a carved fountain and a shepherd beside a flowing river. The pictorial centre is composed in warm creams and browns with soft blue and sage accents, framed by a narrow ornate floral border. Surface wear is low and the palette has mellowed to a quiet, aged harmony, revealing subtle woven brushwork and layered foliage. The piece carries a restrained presence and tactile depth, an example of machine-made tapestry craft interpreted in wool. Circa 1900 - 1915. Measurements: 10' 6" x 4' 6".