Late 18th Century Aubusson Oil on Canvas Decorative Painting -

Classically colored this oil on canvas painting, or cartoon was originally designed in Aubusson France to be used as a template for the production of a needlepoint or tapestry panel for a sofa back. The Rocco-style cartouche has an abundant central bouquet of roses, lilacs, delphinium, and morning glories surrounded by a cartouche frame of olive branches and periwinkle garlands, and a solid celadon border. Brushstrokes and drawing marks are evident throughout and on the back are instructions f