19TH-CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART TINSEL PAINTING I
This 19th-Century American Folk Art Tinsel Painting features roses and garden blooms in vibrant jewel tones against a black ground. Tinsel paintings were a 19th-century art form where reverse-painted glass is layered over metallic foil to create luminous, dimensional imagery. These shimmering works were designed to sparkle under candle and gaslight in Victorian-era parlors. The largest collection of tinsel paintings can be found at the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions:
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This 19th-Century American Folk Art Tinsel Painting features roses and garden blooms in vibrant jewel tones against a black ground. Tinsel paintings were a 19th-century art form where reverse-painted glass is layered over metallic foil to create luminous, dimensional imagery. These shimmering works were designed to sparkle under candle and gaslight in Victorian-era parlors. The largest collection of tinsel paintings can be found at the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions:
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage & Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio & Showroom to view select pieces.