The bowling game - Lot 147

The bowling game Royal Aubusson Manufactory Probably after a model by the painter Jacques-Nicolas Julliard (1715-1790) In the style of David Teniers Second half of the 18th century Woven in wool and silk H. 257 cm - L. 400 cm AC The tapestry depicts three young men bowling in front of a farmhouse, close to two young women seated in the foreground and a standing man on the right of the composition. This amusing tapestry has retained its bright colors, and the borders are missing. It is in good overall condition, with some wear to the silks. Bibliography: BERTRAND, Pascal-François, Aubusson tapestry of the Enlightenment. Splendeurs de la Manufacture royale, fournisseur de l'Europe au XVIIIe siècle, Ed. Snoeck, 2013. p. 172-173.