19TH-CENTURY REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS
This 19th-century reverse painting on glass depicts a sailing vessel at sea, a subject closely tied to the maritime trade and exploration imagery popular in European decorative arts of the period. Reverse glass painting, a technique in which the image is applied to the back of the glass and viewed from the front, was widely practiced across Europe and Asia and became especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries for both folk and export works. Its luminous surface and delicate layering of detail reflect the craftsmanship and global exchange that defined decorative painting traditions of the era.
- Medium: Painting on Glass
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 8.5 in x 6.25 in
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.
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This 19th-century reverse painting on glass depicts a sailing vessel at sea, a subject closely tied to the maritime trade and exploration imagery popular in European decorative arts of the period. Reverse glass painting, a technique in which the image is applied to the back of the glass and viewed from the front, was widely practiced across Europe and Asia and became especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries for both folk and export works. Its luminous surface and delicate layering of detail reflect the craftsmanship and global exchange that defined decorative painting traditions of the era.
- Medium: Painting on Glass
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 8.5 in x 6.25 in
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.