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19TH CENTURY FRENCH ‘TOILE PEINTE’ (PAINTED CANVAS)

Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques

Description
LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ‘TOILE PEINTE’ (PAINTED CANVAS)
Depicting a fox having caught a dove in it's mouth.
Painted to look like tapestries, sometimes known as 'tapisserie des pauvres' with decorative borders, hese paintings would have been part of the decoration in a large room, fixed directly to the walls within the panelling which would have surrounded them. They are typical of the late 18th and early 19th century, showing a romantic view of the countryside with trees, castles and buildings, fountains, bridges, animals and birds.
Matt water based paint on a course hemp canvas. France, circa 1800.

HEIGHT: 237 cm (7'9")
WIDTH: 212 cm (7')

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Water based paint on coarsely woven linen
Condition:	Good. The painting is in good condition, no obvious defacers. Presently not either stretched of framed.
Creation Date:	Circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4094
Incollect Reference #:	322033

Dimensions

W.	83.46 in;	H.	93.31 in;
W.	212 cm;	H.	237 cm;

Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.