Tapestry / 11221

This wool Tapestry presents a tranquil wooded scene in a restrained neutral, brown and red colourway. Mature trees, dense undergrowth, waterfowl and a distant arched bridge are depicted with painterly modelling and a decorative geometric border. Low distress and careful preservation retain fine surface detail, while subtle fading and abrash contribute a softened, historic character. As an antique rug measuring 389 x 198 cm it reads as both tapestry and textile, with a gentle hand and even borders that emphasise its crafted narrative quality. Circa 1850 - 1870. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.