Reverse Glass Painting of Emperor + Empress, Set of Two

Details

Description

Design Plus Gallery presents a Set of Two Reverse Glass Paintings. The images displays a pair of antique Chinese reverse … Read more Design Plus Gallery presents a Set of Two Reverse Glass Paintings. The images displays a pair of antique Chinese reverse glass paintings, likely depicting an Emperor and an Empress. The art form involves applying paint to the back of a piece of glass, with the image viewed from the unpainted side. The technique requires the artist to paint in reverse order, applying the foreground elements first. This was first introduced during the Qing Dynasty and became popular in the mid-18th century. They are framed identically with brass hangers on top of the black lacquered frames. Both are in good condition with minimal visible wear for their usage. See less