Paris moderne (modern Paris)

 
Tapestry woven by the Colombes workshop for ART (Atelier de Rénovation de la Tapisserie). 1945.
    Little is known about the artist, but she created a number of cartoons, which would be woven by Antoine Behna’s ART workshop. The panoramic topographical view was one of the specialities of the workshop, “Paris moderne” being a sort of riposte to Bobot's “Vieux Paris 1650”.  An example of each of these tapestries was offered as a gift to President Truman.   Bibliography : G. Janneau, A. Behna, Tapisseries de notre temps, 1950, ill. n°3 Millon-Robert sale catalogue 3.10.1990 n°1, 31