“Aubusson tapestry,” created by Raoul Dufy in 1941, is a work of Naïve Art (Primitivism) depicting a landscape genre. The artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork portrays a bucolic scene characterized by its vibrant and illustrative style typical of Naïve Art. A vast field dominates the scene, rich with clusters of golden wheat, evoking a sense of agricultural abundance. At the forefront, there is a meticulously detailed basket suggesting a recent harvest. Birds flutter amongst the wheat, adding a sense of liveliness. Adorning the field, plants and flowers are sprinkled with intricate detail. Towards the middle ground, a figure is seen tending to a patch of flowering plants. In the background, a quaint house with smoke billowing from the chimney stands against a backdrop of softly rolling hills and a dramatic sky filled with stylized clouds. The use of bold color and stylized forms imbues the tapestry with a sense of whimsical charm and pastoral tranquility.
