Robert Peckham Rosa Heywood Folk Art Lithograph j.j. Kormann & Sons Custom Gilded Frame 22x31 Large

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This exquisite framed lithograph captures the timeless innocence and poise of one of American folk art’s most recognizable subjects. Seated … Read more This exquisite framed lithograph captures the timeless innocence and poise of one of American folk art’s most recognizable subjects. Seated within a period-style gilded frame from a noted Virginia craftsman, the portrait of young Rosa Heywood presents a striking study of 19th-century childhood elegance. This piece serves as a sophisticated focal point, bridging the gap between historical primitive art and classic southern interior decor.

Product Description
This piece is a meticulously rendered lithograph print of the iconic American folk art masterpiece, "Rosa Heywood," originally painted circa 1840. While the artist was historically listed as "Unidentified," modern scholarship now firmly attributes the work to Deacon Robert Peckham (American, 1785–1877), a celebrated New England portraitist. The original oil on canvas is a centerpiece of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center.

The portrait depicts young Rosa Heywood (1834–1923) of Gardner, Massachusetts, at approximately six years of age. She is shown in a vibrant, pleated blue dress holding a pale pink rose—a symbolic nod to her name—standing before a classical interior. This specific early 20th-century lithograph is housed in a custom wood and gesso gilded frame by J.J. Kormann & Sons of Roanoke, Virginia. Kormann & Sons was a respected family-owned business established in 1962, known for high-quality manufacturing of picture and mirror frames.

Technical Specifications

Artist: Attributed to Robert Peckham (formerly "Artist Unidentified").
Era/Approximate Age: Mid-20th Century (Framing); Original composition circa 1840.
Material: Lithograph on heavy paper, housed under glass within a custom wood and gesso gilded frame.
Provenance: Features an authentic custom framing label on the reverse: "Custom framed by J.J. Kormann & Sons, Roanoke, Virginia. Frame #135582."
Dimensions 22ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 31ʺH

Statement of Provenance & History

The Subject: Originally painted circa 1840 by Deacon Robert Peckham, "Rosa Heywood" is a cornerstone of American Folk Art. Peckham, a known abolitionist and portraitist from Massachusetts, was celebrated for capturing the quiet dignity of his subjects. This portrait is part of the permanent collection at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The Framing: This specific edition was professionally curated and framed by J.J. Kormann & Sons of Roanoke, Virginia. Established in the mid-20th century, the Kormann family became synonymous with high-quality custom craftsmanship in the Shenandoah Valley. Their signature "Frame #135582" represents a tailored presentation designed to complement the period-correct aesthetics of the 19th-century primitive style.

The Legacy: This piece represents a sophisticated mid-century revival of American heritage, bringing museum-tier folk art into the private collector’s home through superior regional craftsmanship.

Robert Peckham Folk Art
Girl in Blue Dress Portrait
Rosa Heywood Lithograph
J.J. Kormann & Sons Roanoke
Vintage Virginia Custom Frame
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Collection
19th Century American Primitive Art

Robert Peckham, Rosa Heywood, Child Portrait, Girl in Blue Dress, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art
American Folk Art, 19th Century Primitive, Americana, Naive Portrait, Early American Art, Antebellum Era
Large Format Lithograph, Gilded Wood Frame, Vintage Custom Frame, J.J. Kormann & Sons, Roanoke Virginia, Custom Framed Art, 22x31 Portrait.
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