Vintage Framed Needlepoint J.H Fragonard Young Girl Reading 23x30 Gold Frame

Description

View Vintage Framed Needlepoint J.H Fragonard Young Girl Reading 23x30 Gold Frame with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The detailed composition depicts an elegantly dressed young woman seated in owprofile while reading a book. Rich shades of red, gold, cream, brown and deep green create a warm, dramatic appearance. The needlework displays beautifully with no obvious tears or major staining observed. This is a vintage hand-stitched needlepoint tapestry recreating A Young Girl Reading (La Liseuse), the famous painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (c. 1776). The piece was beautifully made by a 92 year-old woman who proudly displayed it in her home for approx 40 years and showed me her collection of embroidered works. The piece is carefully stitched with rich colors, with precision and artistic skill. It is mounted in a wood frame approximately (30”x 23”) that shows minor nicks and wear consistent with its age. A charming vintage piece with exceptional handmade craftsmanship and a personal story behind it . Would look lovely in a corner reading area Large vintage hand-stitched needlepoint wall artwork inspired by Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s famous Rococo painting “Young Girl Reading,” also known as “The Reader.” Mk The detailed composition depicts an elegantly dressed young woman seated in owprofile while reading a book. Rich shades of red, gold, cream, brown and deep green create a warm, dramatic appearance. Presented in an ornate gold-tone frame with decorative raised borders. Approximate outside measurements: • Height: 30 inches • Width: 23 inches The needlework displays beautifully with no obvious tears or major staining observed. The frame has vintage scratches, finish wear and small areas of chipping, especially near the lower corners. The artwork is displayed without glass. Please review all photographs carefully for condition. An impressive statement piece for a library, study, reading room or traditional, Rococo and grandmillennial interior. Condition: Used. Category: Crafts › Needlecrafts & Yarn › Embroidery & Cross Stitch › Finished Embroidered Pieces › Finished Needlepoint Pieces.

Type

Framed Needlepoint

Type of Embroidery

Needlepoint