Zodiaque Blanc
Material: wool tapestry manufactured by Simone André at the Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson, France
Dimensions : 77 x 116.5 in, 195.6 x 296 cm
Date: c. 1960
Edition: Unique piece
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Jean Lurçat “Zodiaque Blanc” Tapestry
Handwoven in wool by Simone André at the Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson, Zodiaque Blanc exemplifies Jean Lurçat’s distinctive visual language, characterized by a restrained palette, bold graphic forms, and symbolic imagery inspired by mythology and the cosmos. Produced as an authorized edition in close collaboration with the Aubusson workshops, the tapestry reflects Lurçat’s commitment to restoring tapestry as a major artistic medium of the twentieth century. Bearing the official workshop mark and accompanying documentation, it stands as an outstanding example of the dialogue between modern artistic vision and the centuries-old craftsmanship of Aubusson, illustrating the precision, depth, and expressive power that define Lurçat’s textile oeuvre.
Detailed information
Jean Lurçat “Zodiaque Blanc” Tapestry
Handwoven in wool by Simone André at the Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson, Zodiaque Blanc exemplifies Jean Lurçat’s distinctive visual language, characterized by a restrained palette, bold graphic forms, and symbolic imagery inspired by mythology and the cosmos. Produced as an authorized edition in close collaboration with the Aubusson workshops, the tapestry reflects Lurçat’s commitment to restoring tapestry as a major artistic medium of the twentieth century. Bearing the official workshop mark and accompanying documentation, it stands as an outstanding example of the dialogue between modern artistic vision and the centuries-old craftsmanship of Aubusson, illustrating the precision, depth, and expressive power that define Lurçat’s textile oeuvre.
