Tapestries For Wall Art
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Tapestries as Wall Art
Tapestries have long been a popular form of wall decor, crafted using large looms and various threads like gold, silk, and silver. These exquisite creations depict a wide range of subjects, including peasant scenes inspired by Teniers, Biblical tales, and mythology. Unlike needlework, tapestries are woven on looms, often in sizes far larger than typical hand-stitched embroidery, with some panels reaching up to twelve feet in height and twenty feet in length.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Wool serves as the primary medium for tapestry weaving, though silk is often used in special pieces. In the finest examples, threads of gold and silver add a touch of luxury. Since around 1500, Brussels has been recognized as a central hub for tapestry production. Over the years, the quality of these works has varied, but common themes include Biblical and Roman history, as well as scenes from mythology and daily life.
Historical Significance
Tapestries from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries often suffer from faded red dyes, giving them a brownish hue. Brussels tapestries are identifiable by a shield bearing the letter 'B' on either side, with some featuring the weavers' names or initials.
France was home to two renowned tapestry factories: Gobelins and Beauvais. Established in the latter half of the seventeenth century, Gobelins was a private endeavor with state support, while Beauvais was a royal factory. Beauvais gained fame for its panels based on La Fontaine's fables and for creating sets of chair and settee covers. Gobelins produced exquisite furniture covers and matching wall hangings around 1775.
Decorative Harmony
A prime example of the decorative harmony achieved through these tapestries can be seen in a room designed by Robert Adam at Osterley Park near London. Philadelphia's Museum of Art houses a remarkable set of furniture from Moor Park, Hertfordshire, featuring intact Gobelins covers.
Though many of these ensembles remain preserved, others have been dispersed. For instance, a collection originally made for Croome Park in Warwickshire was sold for a hefty sum and is now displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In Aubusson, France, tapestry panels, chair covers, and carpets continued to be crafted.
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Influence
Most tapestries from the nineteenth century emulate earlier styles. Philip and Michael Wauters, based in Antwerp, produced tapestries for global markets. They successfully replicated works from other regions, though their Flemish tapestries were sometimes mistaken for English versions. Nonetheless, Brussels remained at the forefront of tapestry production.
From historical narratives to decorative art, tapestries have consistently added elegance and artistic value to interiors, making them timeless pieces of wall art.
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