19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon Gouache on Paper in Carved Frame

Tapestry cartoons are the life-size models from which tapestries are woven. Painted in oil on canvas or gouache on paper, these paintings gave life to the smallest cushion to the largest of wall hangings.

Fashion your wall with this colorful, antique Aubusson drawing cartoon. Created in the city of Aubusson, France circa Late 1800's and set in a carved frame with gilt trim and protected with glass, the simple and elegant gouache on paper is hand painted; it depicts Floral Boarder with Landscape.

Excellent Condition

Some slight fold lines and small stains expected on a piece this age.

Frame Measures

28" Tall

30" Wide

Tapestry Cartoon

24.5" Tall

22" Wide

Tapestry cartoons are the life-size models from which tapestries are woven. Painted in oil on canvas or gouache on paper, these paintings gave life to the smallest cushion to the largest of wall hangings.