About This Tapestry
This vintage Belgian wool tapestry presents a pastoral scene filled with figures, foliage and country architecture. Attributed to circa 1930s, it combines a broad landscape composition with a decorative floral border.
Measuring approximately 124.5 × 188 cm, the textile has a horizontal format and a softly muted palette. Cord edging, upper hanging loops and a generous lower fringe complete its decorative outline.
A Detailed Pastoral Scene
Figures in historical dress gather beside a rustic cottage and wooden fence. Two women stand at the left, while a small child appears nearby.
A central figure in burgundy turns toward the group, creating a visual connection across the composition. At the right, a woman in plum clothing balances a vessel on her head.
Trees frame the scene, with leafy branches extending above the figures. A distant country house appears beyond the foreground, adding depth to the landscape.
The composition offers smaller details to discover, including baskets, plants, stones and folds of clothing. These elements give the textile a narrative quality without requiring a specific story attribution.
Muted Colour and Floral Framing
Sage green and dusty blue establish a gentle background for cream, warm brown and grey tones. Burgundy and plum provide richer accents within the figures’ clothing.
A floral border surrounds the landscape, separating the central scene from the outer cord trim. Its scrolling foliage and blossoms repeat colours found throughout the picture.
The lower fringe adds texture and movement beneath the rectangular composition. Together, the border and fringe give the wall hanging a clearly defined decorative frame.
Material and Construction
The tapestry is described as wool with fabric backing and handmade production. The supplied technique description identifies needlepoint, although the photographs do not conclusively verify that construction.
Reverse views show coloured yarns beneath a partly lifted backing. No workshop or maker attribution is established from the supplied information.
Condition
Good overall vintage condition is reported, with light surface wear. Visible waviness affects the textile, upper edge and decorative trim.
The fringe hangs with some variation in alignment. Please review the close-ups and reverse photographs for texture, backing, edging and age-related irregularities.
Key Details
Object: Decorative tapestry wall hanging
Origin: Belgium, as supplied
Period: Circa 1930s, as attributed
Material: Wool with fabric backing, as supplied
Construction: Described as handmade; exact technique unverified
Design: Figural pastoral landscape with floral border
Colours: Sage green, dusty blue, cream, brown, burgundy and plum
Dimensions: Approximately 124.5 × 188 cm, or 4.08 × 6.17 ft
Finishing: Decorative cord edging, lower fringe and upper hanging loops
Condition: Good vintage condition; light wear and visible waviness
SKU: 1B1011
Why It’s Special
Its broad landscape, softly coloured figures and substantial border make this tapestry an engaging focal point. The horizontal proportions suit display above a sofa, sideboard or mantel.
One Royal Art
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