Tapestry / 10887

A wool Tapestry composed as a gentle pastoral tableau. Two figures recline beneath stylised trees, the scene set across a pale neutral ground and encircled by a flowering vine border. The wool fibre keeps a tactile, matte finish; cream and white highlights balance warm brown tones and restrained neutrals. Wear is minimal and even, maintaining the pictorial clarity and border motifs while showing a considered surface patina. This antique rug conveys the craft of pictorial weaving with a soft, aged presence. Circa 1875 - 1895. Measurements: 183 x 145 cm.