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Product
Hand-tufted carpet (tapis) made of New Zealand wool
Price
3000 euro (Excl. Tax)
Handmade carpet by Guillaume Corneille, "Splendeur des Tropiques", No. 83/125, with certificate - size height and width 180 x 135 cm
The artwork in the image is "Splendour of the Tropics" (or "Tropical Splendour") by the influential Dutch Cobra artist Guillaume Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo, 1922-2010).
Artwork Details
Medium: The work is often a hand-tufted carpet (tapis) made of New Zealand wool, although it also exists as a screen print or lithograph.
Style and Theme: It is a colourful and imaginative work, characteristic of the Cobra movement, of which Corneille was a founding member. The theme is an ode to the Caribbean, the Netherlands Antilles, and Cuba, regions that inspired the artist. The image shows two birds merging with human faces, reflecting the influence of African art on his work.
Edition: The carpets are typically released in a limited edition, often of 125 copies, and sometimes come with a certificate of authenticity.
Dimensions: The carpets measure approximately 180 x 145 cm (around 71 x 57 inches).





