19TH-CENTURY FOLK ART "EQUESTRIAN" NEEDLEPOINT PORTRAIT
A charming 19th-century folk art needlepoint depicting a young rider on horseback accompanied by a loyal dog, framed beneath its original églomisé glass surround. Hand stitched in wool and silk threads on canvas, the composition reflects the sentimental equestrian and pastoral subjects popular in Victorian era American decorative arts. Similar needlework pictures and reverse painted glass frames appeared in American homes throughout the mid to late 1800s as prized examples of domestic craftsmanship and folk decoration.
- Medium: Wool, wood, and canvas
- Providence: 19th-century American
- Dimensions: 31 in x 24 in
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of vintage and contemporary art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality.
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.
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A charming 19th-century folk art needlepoint depicting a young rider on horseback accompanied by a loyal dog, framed beneath its original églomisé glass surround. Hand stitched in wool and silk threads on canvas, the composition reflects the sentimental equestrian and pastoral subjects popular in Victorian era American decorative arts. Similar needlework pictures and reverse painted glass frames appeared in American homes throughout the mid to late 1800s as prized examples of domestic craftsmanship and folk decoration.
- Medium: Wool, wood, and canvas
- Providence: 19th-century American
- Dimensions: 31 in x 24 in
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of vintage and contemporary art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality.
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.