Les Empreintes
Material: wool tapestry handwoven by Yvette Cauquil-Prince, France
Dimensions : 51.18 x 66.93 in (130 × 170 cm)
Signed: Hand signed by the artist
Date: C. 1970
Edition: From an edition of 4
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Brassaï “Les Empreintes” Tapestry
The low-warp tapestry “Les Empreintes” by Brassaï, handwoven in the Paris workshop of Yvette Cauquil-Prince around 1970, is a rare and refined work combining cotton warp and wool weft, and remains in overall good condition with minor, restorable imperfections. Cauquil-Prince was instrumental in revitalizing tapestry in the 1960s through collaborations with major artists such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. This particular tapestry by Brassaï is especially rare and sought after, translating his photographic vision—rooted in Parisian nightlife and urban textures—into a textile medium. Through its subtle interplay of light, color, and texture, Empreintes exemplifies his ability to bridge photography and decorative arts, creating a work that is both visually and materially rich.
Detailed information
Brassaï “Les Empreintes” Tapestry
The low-warp tapestry “Les Empreintes” by Brassaï, handwoven in the Paris workshop of Yvette Cauquil-Prince around 1970, is a rare and refined work combining cotton warp and wool weft, and remains in overall good condition with minor, restorable imperfections. Cauquil-Prince was instrumental in revitalizing tapestry in the 1960s through collaborations with major artists such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. This particular tapestry by Brassaï is especially rare and sought after, translating his photographic vision—rooted in Parisian nightlife and urban textures—into a textile medium. Through its subtle interplay of light, color, and texture, Empreintes exemplifies his ability to bridge photography and decorative arts, creating a work that is both visually and materially rich.
