English Needlework Scene after HENRY THOMSON, Crossing the Brook rewired Touchmarks

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triform base with fleur-de-lis carved details that are echoed on the upper portion

25 Depth 2 Height 55

An antique frying pan style candlestick with round drip pan with rolled rim and embossed and hammered with flower decoration

English Needlework Scene after HENRY THOMSON, Crossing the Brook rewired TouchmarksDETAILS This antique hand embroidery art piece is inspired by an oil painting and engraving by Henry Thomson R. A. (British, 1773 1843) published in 1804. Handmade fiber art piece in various thread colors and textures of stumpwork. It shows a scene of a young woman in a red dress leading a child across a brook with a small cottage and landscape in the background. FRAMING Matted and gilt frame PLACE OF ORIGIN England United Kingdom DATE 19th century