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ca. 1750 - 1800 (made)
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The Annunciation woven in coloured wools on linen warps; The decoration consists of two exactly similar representations of the following subject: within a heavy circular floral and leafy wreath the Angel Gabriel holding a large flower appears before the Virgin Mary. To the left is a striped red curtain, and above, in a semicircular glory, is the Holy Dove. Round this central subject are disposed large tulips and pink roses and directly above it is a cherub with outspread wings. The whole in colours on a black ground. The piece is attached to secondary fabric.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Dove-tail tapestry wool on linen warps |
| Brief description | The Annunciation, dovetail tapestry, Skåne, ca. 1750-1800 |
| Physical description | The Annunciation woven in coloured wools on linen warps; The decoration consists of two exactly similar representations of the following subject: within a heavy circular floral and leafy wreath the Angel Gabriel holding a large flower appears before the Virgin Mary. To the left is a striped red curtain, and above, in a semicircular glory, is the Holy Dove. Round this central subject are disposed large tulips and pink roses and directly above it is a cherub with outspread wings. The whole in colours on a black ground. The piece is attached to secondary fabric. |
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| Object history | Historical significance: Tapestry weaving textiles become general in Scanian peasant homes from ca. 1750. The Annunciation is the religious theme most commonly used by the weavers of south-west Scania, especially in Torna (south-west Scania). This version of the design is often found on carriage cushion covers and it is possible that it was first copied from an old woodcut etching. While it appears in different combinations of colours, the smallest details remain in the same position on many of the known examples, although sometimes the design is mirrored. |
| Historical context | This is a very popular design made from the late 17th century throughout the early 19th century, but from ca. 1750 made by country women. This is most likely the oldest Swedish tapestry woven object in the V&A collection. |
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| Associated object | CIRC.149-1962 (Reproduction) |
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| Accession number | 329-1907 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2003 |
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