1991 Improvisational Quilt, "Des Moissons"

1991 Abstract Quilt, "Des Moissons" Inscribed "Martine Manuel" Dated Spring, 1991 ("Printemps 1991") 70 x 84 inches Origin: France A fascinating quilt purchased by its previous (American) owners in an art gallery in Paris in the mid-1990's.  They knew nothing of the artist, except that she was a French early Art Quilter, and with some association with gardening and growing crops. In French, "la moisson" refers to the agricultural harvest of cereal crops such as wheat, barley and oatst -- and the period during which this gathering takes place.  Note the words "Pain" (French for "bread") as well as other food related words.  I also see images of wheat and more. I searched Ms. Manuel's name and found only that she once had an atelier in Tournos - in the East of France. She was active in the past, but apparently is no longer working. I am still looking for more on this wonderful artist. Quilt is in Excellent Condition.     ___________________________________________________________________________ Before you purchase, please read below:  We want you to be happy with your purchase.  For this reason, all our quilts are sold On Approval (unless noted that it is sold As-Is). You may return a quilt for any reason. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping fees, unless we have made a significant error in our description.  If you wish to return a quilt you purchased, please contact us within 72 hours of delivery to you.  If you have a tax exempt ID number, get in touch with us before you make a purchase. In your message, include which item(s) you would like to buy, along with your name, resale id #, email address, and shipping address. We will send you an invoice without taxes. Shipping Shipping in the contiguous United States is $25 flat. Local pick up available (Berkeley, CA), please contact us after purchase We ship on Wednesdays (although your item may be sent out sooner).