Designed by Marc Saint Saens (1903-1973), Aubusson and hand woven by Rene Baudonnet. original wool tapestry “Le Reveille Matin” (‘The Alarm Clock’).
Saint Saens was known as an influential Expressionist painter as well as a major artist in the Rebirth of tapestry in France. He along with Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart Le Doux founded the Association of Tapestry Carton-Painters in 1947 which was the beginning of the revival of 20th century tapestries. They specialized in the Goblin technique, well-known from the north European ‘Mille Fleurs’ tapestries of the 17th century. This technique enables the artist to make refined multi-color weaves with a strong optical effect that will take months to make.
Saint Saens was known as an influential Expressionist painter as well as a major artist in the Rebirth of tapestry in France. He along with Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart Le Doux founded the Association of Tapestry Carton-Painters in 1947 which was the beginning of the revival of 20th century tapestries. They specialized in the Goblin technique, well-known from the north European ‘Mille Fleurs’ tapestries of the 17th century. This technique enables the artist to make refined multi-color weaves with a strong optical effect that will take months to make.
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Creator:Marc Saint-Saëns(Designer)
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Dimensions:Height: 73.23 in (186 cm)Width: 74.02 in (188 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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Style:Expressionist(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:WoolHand-Woven
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1950-1959
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Date of Manufacture:1950s
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Condition:ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1001533727392
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