The red hoopoe

 
Aubusson tapestry woven by the Picaud workshop. With its ribbon signed by the artist, no. 3/6. Circa 1970.
 
 
Originally from Limousin (and daughter of master glassmaker François Chigot), Delphine Bureau-Chigot devoted a significant part of her creative energy (she was also a painter and pastel artist) to producing tapestry cartoons (over a hundred), most of which were woven by the Picaud workshop. These cartoons were often dreamlike in inspiration, with animals (particularly birds) playing an important role.