Composition

Aubusson tapestry woven by the Andraud workshop.
Circa 1960.

Claude Bleynie discovered tapestry with Jean Picart le Doux in 1952. He then exhibited at the La Demeure gallery (from 1958 onwards) and participated in the main exhibitions dedicated to mural art. His woven work represents more than 300 cartoons, mainly published by the Andraud workshops. Bleynie, in a more abstract vein (which is sometimes also found in tapestry), notably designed carpet cartoons intended for the 'Ile de France' luxury apartment on the 'France' ocean liner.

Also a theater decorator, Bleynie designed many cartoons inspired by Dance, and animated by masked and winged figures, in a fairy spirit.