Aubusson Collection

Artichoke
Antique engraving of an artichoke, isolated on white

Cross section of a steam thresher

butterflies
Antique illustration of various butterflies

horse-powered threshing machine
Illustration of a horse-powered threshing machine

Abandoned storefront vintage painted sign of old Epicerie market store, Aubusson, La Creuse Department, Limousin, France

Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut
FLO4671886 Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut, and a armchair in Aubusson tapestry and carved walnut

La Tour de l Horloge the old clock tower, Aubusson, La Creuse Department, Limousin, France

Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century
3033424 Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century (wool) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fall of Phaeton, after 1776 (wool & silk)
2972834 The Fall of Phaeton, after 1776 (wool & silk) by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630) (after); 351.2x286.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century
3033422 Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century (wool) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pastoral tapestry, Aubusson or Felletin, third quarter of the 18th century (textile)
831269 Pastoral tapestry, Aubusson or Felletin, third quarter of the 18th century (textile) by French School, (18th century); 267x206 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Aubusson pastoral tapestry (wool)
831268 Aubusson pastoral tapestry (wool) by French School, (18th century); 222x395 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: scene galante); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut, and a fauteuil in Aubusson tapestry and carved walnut

Dance in a Park, Aubusson Tapestry Workshop, c. 1782 (wool & silk)
747321 Dance in a Park, Aubusson Tapestry Workshop, c.1782 (wool & silk) by French School, (18th century); 311.8x541.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Arrival of Telemachus on Calypsos Island, from The Story of Telemachus
2972835 The Arrival of Telemachus on Calypsos Island, from The Story of Telemachus, after 1776 (wool, silk & linen) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); 330.2x284 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

Archery, from Amusements Champetres (Country Sports), 1770-90 (wool & silk)
2972832 Archery, from Amusements Champtres (Country Sports), 1770-90 (wool & silk) by Julliard, Jacques Nicolas (1715-90) (attr.to); 247.7x276.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Aubusson, Pont de la Terrade, sur la Creuse, Vue aval (colour photo)
2804192 Aubusson, Pont de la Terrade, sur la Creuse, Vue aval (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubusson, Pont de la Terrade)

Pastoral tapestry, Aubusson, mid 18th century (silk & wool)
693804 Pastoral tapestry, Aubusson, mid 18th century (silk & wool) by French School, (18th century); 224x356 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Aubusson cartoon for a wall hanging of figures in an Oriental garden (oil on canvas)
831270 Aubusson cartoon for a wall hanging of figures in an Oriental garden (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 203x200.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Louis XV Aubusson pastoral tapestry (wool & silk)
831266 Louis XV Aubusson pastoral tapestry (wool & silk) by French School, (18th century); 287x169 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tapestry (textile)
3076418 Tapestry (textile) by French School, (18th century); 513x338 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubusson tapestry manufacture); French, out of copyright

Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century
3033423 Louis XVI tapestry aux Chinoiserie, Aubusson, lat quarter of the 18th century (wool) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XV Verdure Aubusson tapestry, featuring the Cluny coat of arms (wool & silk)
831267 Louis XV Verdure Aubusson tapestry, featuring the Cluny coat of arms (wool & silk) by French School, (18th century); 336x395 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Tapestry Panels (chromolitho)
961789 Tapestry Panels (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapestry Panels. Illustration for Masterpieces of Industrial Art)

Tandem bicycle
Antique illustration of a classic tandem bicycle

Sociable tandem bicycle
Antique illustration of a Sociable tandem bicycle

Screw
Illustration of a screw screwed in a wood

Old Plow
Painting of an old plow

Lime Tree Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Engraved Botanical Illustration of Lime Trees from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Pierre D aubusson
PIERRE D AUBUSSON French soldier and, later, cardinal; Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem Date: 1423 - 1503

Mistletoe (Viscum album)
Antique illustration of Mistletoe (Viscum album)

Grasshopper
Antique engraving of a grasshopper (isolated on white)

Mollusk
Antique illustration of a Mollusk

Yacht
A black and white engraving style picture of a Yacht

Padlock engraving isolated on white

Coffee roaster
Antique illustration of a coffee roaster

Machine
Antique illustration of a Machine

oak
Antique illustration of a Oak

Mollusks
Antique illustration of a Mollusks, Faunus ater

smilax syphilitica

Bicycle
Antique illustration engraving of a bicycle

European badger(Meles meles)
Antique illustration of an European badger(Meles meles)

Spanish Artichoke
Cardy, vegetables artichoke, cardoon, cardoon, Kardy, Spanish Artichoke

Serpollets steam carriage
Antique illustration of a Serpollets steam carriage

Bladder-senna (Colutea arborescens)
Antique illustration of a Bladder-senna (Colutea arborescens)

Drinking jug
Engraving of drinking jug from first half of the 17th century

Finishing Steam Thrashing machine
19th century engraving of a Finishing Steam Thrashing machine

Adjustable Wrench
Illustration of Adjustable Wrench

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"Aubusson: Where Art and History Unfold" Step into the enchanting world of Aubusson, a town that weaves together art, history, and natural beauty. Like an artichoke's intricate layers, this charming destination reveals its treasures one by one. Immerse yourself in the past as you explore a cross section of a steam thresher, reminding us of the region's agricultural heritage. Butterflies dance through your imagination as you envision horse-powered threshing machines dotting the landscape. Strolling through Aubusson's streets feels like stepping back in time. Discover an abandoned storefront with a vintage painted sign from the old Epicerie market store - a glimpse into bustling days gone by. Look up to admire La Tour de L'Horloge, the old clock tower standing tall amidst cobblestone lanes. Aubusson is renowned for its tapestries that have graced royal chambers throughout history. Marvel at Louis XVI tapestries adorned with Chinoiserie motifs - delicate threads telling tales from late 18th-century elegance. Lose yourself in "The Fall of Phaeton, " where wool and silk blend seamlessly to depict mythological drama. Pastoral scenes come alive in Aubusson's textile masterpieces; imagine wandering through idyllic landscapes captured on tapestry during the third quarter of the 18th century. Feel their warmth underfoot as you step onto an Aubusson pastoral tapestry made entirely of wool. As you rest upon fashionable armchairs from 1788, let your mind wander to those who once sat here - discussing politics or sipping tea while admiring their exquisite surroundings. In Aubusson, every corner whispers stories woven into fabric and etched into architecture. Let this captivating town transport you to another era where creativity flourished and beauty reigned supreme – truly a place where art comes alive before your eyes.