Coq une de Mai
Translated as: First of May cockerel
Designer:
Robert, Dom
Atelier:
Goubely-Gatien, Suzanne
Tapestry; cotton warp and wool weft. Centrally placed cockerel surrounded by stylized meadow flowers-poppy, plantain, thistle, etc.- with a butterfly or moth. Bright polychrome design on a ground shading from dark to light green.
History note: Purchased from the Goubely Atelier, Aubusson
Given through the American Friends of Cambridge University
Height: 94.5 cm
Width: 136 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs
20th Century, Mid
Circa
1950
CE
-
Circa
1960
CE
Dom Robert's full name was Robert Guy de Chaugnac-Lanzac
Woven composed of wool
Weaving : Tapestry; cotton warp and wool weft.
Inscription present: Also a small woven extension at lower left, turned to reverse with 2/6 woven into it (tapestry number)
Accession number: T.11-1997
Primary reference Number: 110545
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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