Coq une de Mai: T.11-1997

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Coq une de Mai
Translated as: First of May cockerel

Maker(s)

Designer: Robert, Dom
Atelier: Goubely-Gatien, Suzanne

Entities

Tapestry

Description

Tapestry; cotton warp and wool weft. Centrally placed cockerel surrounded by stylized meadow flowers-poppy, plantain, thistle, etc.- with a butterfly or moth. Bright polychrome design on a ground shading from dark to light green.

Notes

History note: Purchased from the Goubely Atelier, Aubusson

Legal notes

Given through the American Friends of Cambridge University

Measurements and weight

Height: 94.5 cm
Width: 136 cm

Place(s) associated

Aubusson ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs

Dating

20th Century, Mid
Circa 1950 CE - Circa 1960 CE

Note

Dom Robert's full name was Robert Guy de Chaugnac-Lanzac

Components of the work

Woven composed of wool

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Tapestry; cotton warp and wool weft.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Also a small woven extension at lower left, turned to reverse with 2/6 woven into it (tapestry number)

Text: Tapisserie executé en basse lisse dans les atelierssuzanne Goubely- Aubusson. titre Coq une de Mai no.2/6/carton de: dom robert/dimensions: H 1.06 L 1.40/'.
Location: On the reverse
Type: Label