Glass Picture in Pewter Frame, Four Seasons Series – Winter, Vintage Austria, 1970s

This pewter-framed glass picture is a wonderful way to enhance your living space. This unique piece can be hung on windows or walls and adds a touch of vintage aesthetics and artistic flair to your home. It is particularly suitable as an eye-catcher in living rooms, hallways or bedrooms, where the light brings out the colors of the picture particularly well. The sturdy pewter frame and metal chain hanger ensure a simple and stylish presentation on the window or wall.

Four Seasons Series

This glass picture is from the "Four Seasons" series and symbolizes winter.

About the Art Form

Such glass pictures first became popular in the Victorian era. The art form of reverse glass painting has its roots in antiquity and experienced a revival in the 18th and 19th centuries. In Europe, especially in Germany and France, such glass pictures were frequently produced and appreciated in the 19th century, often placed in windows or in front of light sources to illuminate the painted image.

Details

• Depth: 0.3 cm (0.12 in)
• Width: 9 cm (3.5 in)
• Height: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
• Material: glass, pewter, metal, paint
• Origin: Austria
• Date: 1970s

Condition

Flawless condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Who It's For

For art lovers, collectors of vintage decor and anyone wanting to give their home a nostalgic touch. A lovely gift for a birthday, anniversary or housewarming – and a moody window decoration especially at Christmas.

Care

Dust dry with a soft cloth; keep away from direct sunlight.

Price is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

St. Pölten. The little picture hung at a stall window, and light passed through the winter as if it were made of ice. A segment of the year, set in pewter, that can be hung at the window. Some seasons one wouldn't want to let pass.

A winter in window light — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop