A mid-century French Aubusson tapestry by Mandaroux, titled Le Carnaval, in which carnival revelry unfolds through a modernist, Art Deco–inflected pictorial language. Elongated celebrants in geometric costumes animate the scene, set against a theatrical backdrop articulated by draped swags above and a register of stylized flames below. A radiant sun motif and arched architectural elements introduce Classical and Art Deco notes, while the rhythmic spacing of the figures reflects the balanced asymmetry characteristic of mid-century French decorative arts.

The palette—sage greens, golden ochres, and a deep umber ground—demonstrates Mandaroux’s sophisticated command of color and aligns with the period’s most celebrated textile traditions. Executed in wool using the Aubusson flat-weave technique, the tapestry retains strong visual clarity and decorative presence.