a tapestry, "Viking" ("Gånge Rolf"), flat weave, ca 114-115 x 165,5-167,5 cm, signed MTP Fino GYNNING.
(Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre/Portugal, Guy Fino, Lars Gynning). Guy Fino founded the company around 1950-1951. A sewn on label at the back with Lars Gynning's signature as well as a woven label with: 974 - 5/6.
Some wear, slightly dirty, minor stains.
Compare with "Gånge Rolf": Brunius, Teddy: Lars Gynning - Textila bilder, Lund 1985, plate page 59, colour plate page 60, text pages 61 and 66.
Lars Gynning is the Swedish artist who had the greatest impact as a creator of patterns for woven wallpapers (tapestries) in France during the 20th century. After studying in Sweden and France, Gynning began collaborating with the famous company Pinton Frères in Aubusson during the 1940s. Around 250 tapasties were created after Gynnings designs. One of France's greatest textile starts Jean Lurçat is one of the artists who associated with and greatly inspired Gynning, the seed from which his own style grew.
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