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Vintage hand-stitched needlepoint landscape depicting a serene lake scene with swans gliding across the water beneath a dramatic rocky landscape …
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Vintage hand-stitched needlepoint landscape depicting a serene lake scene with swans gliding across the water beneath a dramatic rocky landscape and sky. The pastoral imagery and muted earth-tone palette are characteristic of mid-century decorative needlepoint patterns popular in the 1940s.
The textile is worked in wool using a classic tent stitch on canvas, creating a softly textured surface that reveals the direction and rhythm of the hand stitching when viewed up close. Scenes like this were often created from needlework kits or patterns and framed as decorative artwork for traditional interiors.
The needlepoint is mounted against a warm golden fabric ground and housed in an ornate gilt composition frame featuring Rococo-inspired scrollwork and floral details. The frame likely dates slightly later than the needlework itself and shows visible age and patina that adds to its vintage character.
Because of its scale and horizontal format, this piece works beautifully as part of a layered gallery wall, mixed with antique prints, small paintings, mirrors, or other textile art. The warm tones and pastoral subject make it particularly suitable for English country, traditional, cottage, or layered vintage interiors.
The needlepoint artwork itself measures 13.25” x 9.5”
A charming example of mid-century decorative needlework that brings warmth and texture to a collected wall.
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- Dimensions
- 20.75ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 16.75ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Traditional
- Pattern
- Animalia
- Period
- 1940s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition overall. The hand-stitched wool needlepoint panel is exceptionally well preserved and clean with tight, even stitching … moreVery good vintage condition overall. The hand-stitched wool needlepoint panel is exceptionally well preserved and clean with tight, even stitching and strong color throughout. The decorative gilt composition frame shows visible age-related wear including chips, losses, and hairline cracking in the molded ornamentation, as well as areas of finish wear consistent with age. These imperfections are cosmetic and typical of vintage composition frames and do not detract from the overall presentation of the piece. Please review photos closely for details. less
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