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"The Foolish Virgins" - Aubusson Tapestry

Creator: Marc Saint-Saëns
Offered by: Boccara Gallery

Description
"- The Foolish Virgins (Les Vierges Folles) by Marc Saint Saëns
- Aubusson tapestry woven in the Tabard workshop

Jean Lurçat approached Saint-Saëns, originally a painter of murals, in 1940. And during the war the latter produced the first of his allegorical masterpieces, tapestries reflecting indignation, combat, resistance: “les Vierges folles (the foolish virgins), “Thésée et le Minotaure” (Theseus and the Minotaur). At the end of the war, as a natural development he joined up with Lurçat, whose convictions he shared (concerning a simplified palette, outlined cartoons with colors indicated by pre-ordained numbers, and the specific nature of tapestry design…) at the A.P.C.T. (Association des Peintres-cartonniers de Tapisserie). His universe, where the human figure, stretched, elongated, occupies an important place (particularly when compared to his companions Lurçat or Picart le Doux), pivots around traditional themes: woman, the Commedia dell’arte, Greek mythology… refined by the brilliance of the colors and the simplification of the layout. His work would evolve later, in the 1960s, towards cartoons of a more lyrical design, almost abstract where elemental and cosmic forces would dominate."

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Sign by the artist
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wool.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1942
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	812629

Dimensions

W.	70 in;	H.	99 in;
W.	177.8 cm;	H.	251.46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Boccara Gallery, a renowned international gallery, specializes in prestigious modern and antique tapestries, as well as artistic rugs, featuring works by pioneers like Picasso, Calder, and Le Corbusier. With over 30 years of expertise under the leadership of Didier Marien, the gallery also showcases sophisticated furniture by French designer Jean-Yves Lanvin and represents prominent contemporary artists. | 212.901.0432 | info@boccara.com