Antique "The Convalescent" by Birket Foster Print Adirondack Black Forest Frame for Sale

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Antique "The Convalescent" by Birket Foster Print Adirondack Black Forest Frame For Sale

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Antique "The Convalescent" by Birket Foster Print Adirondack Black Forest Frame:
$69.00

The print and frame represent recovering your health and strength in nature. Together, they are a perfect gift for someone recovering from an injury or trauma who knows the healing power of nature.

"The Convalescent" engraved by Cousen after a painting by Birket Foster, published in The Art Journal, 1873.

Myles Birket Foster 4 February 1825 – 27 March 1899) was a British illustrator, watercolorist, and engraver in the Victorian period. His name is also Myles Birkett Foster.

Charles Cousen was a line engraver and etcher born in Yorkshire. He was a pupil of W. and E. Finden and brother of the engraver John Cousen. Cousen engraved a large number of contemporary landscape paintings but is known primarily for over 50 plates engraved for 'The Art Journal' from 1850 to 1858.

Folk Art Adirondack Black Forest Frames are picture frames that exhibit a distinct style, often associated with rustic and antique designs. These frames are notable for their decorative elements, such as carved leaves and intricate woodwork, reflecting the natural beauty of the Adirondack and Black Forest regions. The frames are crafted to evoke a sense of wilderness and traditional craftsmanship, making them popular for cabin, cottage, or rustic home decor.

The term "Adirondack Black Forest" likely combines influences from two distinct styles: the Adirondack style, which originated from the Adirondack Mountains region in the United States, and the Black Forest style, which originated from the Black Forest area in Germany.

The Adirondack style, known for its rustic and natural look, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is prevalent in the camps and lodges of the Adirondack Mountains. This style often utilizes natural materials like logs, branches, and bark, emphasizing a connection with nature.On the other hand, the Black Forest style, which became popular in the 19th century, is characterized by its intricate wood carvings, often depicting forest scenes, animals, and foliage.

Originating from the Black Forest region in Germany, this style was renowned for its detailed craftsmanship and was widely exported, becoming popular in various parts of the world.

Combining these two influences, Adirondack Black Forest frames likely refer to picture frames embodying the Adirondack style's rustic, natural essence and the detailed, nature-inspired carvings typical of the Black Forest style. The term "Adirondack

"Black Forest" may not denote a specific historical period but rather afusion of these two styles, which could have been created at various times, particularly in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, when both styles were individually popular.

This frame style is more of a modern interpretation or amalgamation of these traditional styles rather than a historic type continuously produced since a specific era.Therefore, the actual period for creating frames labeled as "AdirondackBlack Forest" could vary widely, depending on when the individual frame was made and the specific stylistic influences of the artisan.