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The Mediterranean Port – Jacquard French Tapestry, Circa 1980 - 195Lx140 -N 1617
$9,670.14
£7,231.09
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About the Item
“The Mediterranean Port – Jacquard Manufacture Tapestry, Circa 1980 – 195L x 140H – No. 1617.”
Artist: After Joseph Vernet
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Tapestry
Width: 195 cm
Height: 140 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
This magnificent tapestry has benefited from a deep cleaning, as well as a hand-stitched backing in 100% linen fabric, and a thorough inspection by our experts in our artisanal workshop. It is now ready to adorn your interior.
The Mediterranean Port
After Joseph Vernet
Jacquard Manufacture Tapestry, circa 1980 – 195 × 140 cm
This magnificent tapestry titled “The Mediterranean Port” is a high-quality decorative piece, woven in the 1960s on a Jacquard loom, in the tradition of French manufactures that have long perpetuated the art of narrative tapestry. With its impressive dimensions of 195 cm in width and 140 cm in height, it is a spectacular wall piece, capable of instantly enhancing any interior with warmth, elegance, and visual depth.
Drawing inspiration from the maritime world of Joseph Vernet, the celebrated 18th-century painter of ports and coastal landscapes, the scene portrays a vast, animated harbor bathed in soft golden light. The composition, rich and meticulously detailed, opens onto a deep bay where majestic sailing ships, with complex rigging and sails gently filled by the wind, cross paths. The finely rendered vessels evoke Mediterranean trade and the bustling exchanges that once animated port cities.
In the foreground, a lively daily scene unfolds: men pull a small boat onto the shore, symbolizing port labor and collective effort. Further to the right, a group engaged in conversation adds a human and intimate touch, reminding us that ports were not only places of commerce but also spaces of encounter, rest, and cultural exchange. The architectural landscape—featuring old houses, stone arches, and slender towers—completes the setting with an idealized blend of Italian and Provençal influences.
The colors, subtly balanced between browns, ochres, blues, and greens, give the whole piece a warm and timeless atmosphere. The Jacquard weave, renowned for its finesse and its ability to reproduce variations of light and texture, allows for a clear and harmonious reading of details: the movement of the water, swirling foliage, softly stretched clouds, and the textures of fabrics and sails.
An exceptional decorative piece, this tapestry will enhance a living room, office, or entrance hall by adding a classic, refined, and evocative touch. It will appeal to lovers of maritime art, collectors of vintage tapestries, and decorators seeking a large, authentic wall element.
With its timeless motif, meticulous craftsmanship, and generous format, “The Mediterranean Port” stands as a beautiful example of mid-20th-century French textile expertise, as well as a successful homage to the luminous and lively aesthetic of Joseph Vernet’s painted ports.
- Dimensions:Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 76.78 in (195 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4874147541272
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