19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer
19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer
19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer

19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer

 

A  large and finely worked 19th century silkwork of a young boy gathering wood in a cold and frozen landscape.

 

Very good condition and bright colours, but slight age related deterioration to the painted silk face.

 

The wood gatherer was a popular theme in Victorian art, where the hardships of life of poor country people were sentimentalised.

 

Nailed onto its original stretcher and in a period frame under glass.

 

 

Sight:    11.75" x  15.25"   30 cm x  39 cm

Frame:  20.5"  x  17.25"   52 cm  x  44 cm

 

Ref:  501

 

£ 250

 

19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer
19th century Silk Work of a Young Wood Gatherer