18th Century Dutch Tapestry, Possibly Audenaarde, 157 x 263cm / 5'3" x 8'6" Decorative

18th Century Dutch Tapestry, Possibly Audenaarde, 157 x 263cm / 5'3" x 8'6" DecorativeI love the subject matter here, a young boy running through a verdant landscape, the string in his hand connected to a kite and his beautifully drawn face looking up. It's very unusual and Ido not recall seeing anything similar before. The colours are fresh, even vibrant especially around the clothing of the seated man, the crimson red stands out as does the pinkness of the boys knees. A wonderful scene, will bring decor and levity.

green and yellow is fantastically easy to decorate with

allover design predominantly in green and gold

A beautiful and atmospheric verdure with a rich forest of leaves a dog hunting a fox and a fowl in the foreground

bursting with personality

Multiple medallions feature lotus flowers or cranes

original pile height

The red ground with an elegant

giving a sense of depth to the background

the rich gold field colour

Will easily go another 130 years and more

A very rare silk embroidery

giving depth and artistic appeal to this oversize beauty