Vintage Tinsel Painting, Reverse Painting on Glass Trees, Path through Woods

Description: This vintage tinsel painting is a beautiful depiction of a dirt road (or path) through the woods/countryside. It has vibrant colors that are in great shape! The "frame" is a black, wrapped framing paper/tape. It is not a traditional frame. There is minor wear to this frame. It does look finished. And with a hanging mechanism on the back, it's ready to hang! Height: 9 inchesWidth: 6 inches Scoop up this original piece today. And check our store for others like it! ***If you purchase more than one item from our store, we'll combine them (when possible) to reduce shipping. We'll refund shipping overages, as we're not out to profit from inflated shipping costs.*** A bit more background on tinsel paintings from http://www.folkartmuseum.org "Tinsel paintings are reverse paintings on glass with crumpled or smooth metallic foil applied behind translucent and transparent areas. When viewed in candlelight or gaslight, the effect is one of shimmering highlights. In the first half of the nineteenth century, tinsel painting was taught to young women whose parents were dedicated to providing refined education for their daughters and paid for such special classes. Largely unsigned, tinsel paintings, also known in the nineteenth century as oriental, pearl, and crystal paintings, fit well within of the cult of domesticity that was embraced by a growing American middle class. This ideology promoted the feminine ideal in part through the beautification of the home, the family sanctuary. By the mid- to late nineteenth century, the art had expanded outside the school curriculum to a larger demographic through ads, articles, and books that disseminated and extended this women's "hobby" to broader commercial applications."

Price: 13.99 USD

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

End Time: 2023-10-27T21:00:04.000Z

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