Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1910-1920, this monumental 15x20 antique Aubusson rug is a breathtaking cornerstone of Rug & Kilim’s European collection—a masterwork of the French Neoclassical flatweave style seldom seen in the 20th-century works of this provenance. On the Design: This rug is a magnificent relic of French court luxury, a woven landscape that captures the opulence and panoramic symmetry of 18th-century design. Admirers of the craft will recognize this as the work of an exceptional workshop, representing one of the finest large-scale reimaginings of the Aubusson sensibility—where the loom transcends utility to become a canvas for fine art. The composition is nothing short of cinematic: a central pictorial cartouche depicting a serene, idyllic landscape serves as the rug's soul, surrounded by an exuberant architecture of sweeping scrolls and lush floral garlands. The palette is a decadent symphony of rich crimson, deep gold, and regal blue, punctuated by soft blush-pink and mint-green accents within the botanical sprays. The borders are defined by intricate shell motifs and architectural flourishes, a testament to the masterful execution of scale and dynamic movement inherent to this French tapestry style. Altogether, its immense size and dramatic pictorial subtext make it a piece as deeply personal in its artistry as it is significant in history—a true collector’s masterpiece teeming with the romance of French Neoclassicism.