Aubusson tapestry: bucolic fishing scene, Jean Dumonteil workshop

Large wool and silk tapestry depicting a soothing fishing scene in a bucolic country setting.

In the foreground, the shimmering colors of the couple's outfits catch our eye. We notice the great delicacy of the fisherman's face and details such as those of the canine companion. In the center, some goats and their kids are resting. Here, too, we notice the attention paid to small details, such as the goat's bluish eyes.

In the background, we see a lone fisherman on the left. A few cattle graze next to the large water mill. In the background, tall leafy trees in various shades of green give way to a bridge and built structure.

A rich border of brightly colored, fresh floral motifs underscores the quality of this tapestry.

Marked in the bottom braid: "MR Daubusson" for Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson and "J Dumonteil". Jean Dumonteil was an important tapestry-maker in Aubusson, and a consul under Louis XIV. Under the ancien régime, the function of consul was placed under royal administrative supervision and consisted of judicial functions. Jean Dumonteil was one of the 5 consuls of the town of Aubusson in 1665, and thus occupied an important position, as the office was given to the greatest merchants.

Jean Dumonteil was cited in Colbert's 1665 ordinance aimed at ensuring the prosperity of Aubusson's factories. Dumonteil took part in drafting the statutes governing Aubusson's factories and signed them. This tapestry from his workshop was professionally cleaned and restored by the Bobin workshops on behalf of its former owners for €12,000.

Length: 364 cm
Height : 260 cm

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