1971 Bernard Buffet Tapestry W/ Blue Hydrangeas - 37¾" x 29¼"

This striking wool tapestry by Bernard Buffet features a powerful still life of blue hydrangeas with his signature graphic intensity. Rendered in bold strokes of deep green and black against textured shades of blue and cream, the flowers rise with sculptural energy from a pot set on a loosely defined tabletop. The year 1971 and Buffet’s signature are woven directly into the composition, a testament to his direct involvement in the production.

Executed under the artist’s supervision in collaboration with the renowned DMC textile workshops, this piece belongs to a series of controlled-edition tapestries designed by Buffet during his mature period. The composition is mounted on an isorel (masonite) panel, enhancing its visual impact and structural clarity. The ivory wool ground has aged gently over time, now showing subtle tonal variations that lend warmth and depth to the piece, in keeping with its vintage character.

Bernard Buffet, born in 1928 and active until his death in 1999, was a prolific French painter and printmaker associated with postwar Expressionism. Known for his stark, linear style and expressive subjects, he produced an extensive body of work that included still lifes, religious themes, and architectural views. His instantly recognizable aesthetic made him one of the most celebrated and controversial French artists of the 20th century.

This tapestry offers both visual strength and decorative interest, ideal for anchoring a space with texture and presence. It works beautifully above a console or sofa, in a study, or even a minimalist bedroom, where its striking composition and restrained palette create a bold yet sophisticated focal point.