Vintage French Pastoral Tapestry

A charming French pastoral tapestry inspired by the romantic pastoral scenes of François Boucher, one of the great decorative artists of 18th-century France.

This beautifully woven tapestry depicts an idyllic countryside scene, evoking the elegance and escapism of the Noble Pastorale tapestries of around 1755. The composition is framed by an intricate, decorative border, with quaint pastoral details and a softly romantic palette that gives the piece its distinctly French character.

A later woven reproduction dating from the 1980s, it has been created to capture the look and atmosphere of an antique French tapestry, with a beautifully textured woven finish. Its unusual proportions and distinctive border make it particularly decorative as a wall hanging, adding warmth, colour and a sense of history to a room.

Perfect hung above a console, in a bedroom, study or cosy sitting room, this is a wonderful piece for collectors of French interiors, antique-inspired textiles and pastoral art.

• Style: French pastoral / François Boucher
• Subject: Noble Pastorale, inspired by the 18th-century pastoral tapestries of 1755
• Date: Circa 1970s–1980s 
• Material: Woven cotton
• Dimensions: Approx. 28 x 34 in (71 x 86 cm)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition
• Hanging: Rod tunnels to the reverse
• Origin: French-style reproduction