this original red male cardinal bird painting is a textural, mixed media painting done on a piece of hand carved birch wood and framed in an antique handcrafted oval wood frame created in 1906. the maker is a Mrs. C.R.S. Mareh who decorated and signed the frame using pyrography.

pyrography, still around today, became a popular craft in the late 19th century (late 1800's) due to marketing of the craft in women's magazines and the introduction of mass-produced pyrography tools one could purchase in shops to try at home. this frame initially housed a child's photograph of this time period-the name "Lois" has been etched into the lower back of the frame.

this is a continuation of the "objet d'art" series-the painting and the frame are considered a single piece of art, and the artwork was created for this particular frame. the frame has gorgeous age, patina and detail with an art nouveau aesthetic. the painting itself has been created to match the tones of the frame; i gave the cardinal painting a vintage appearance.

for the painting: materials are applied layer by layer and then allowed to dry before the next application. this gives the paintings a great amount of depth and detail. mixed media includes vintage postage stamps and paper, antique handwritten letters from the 1800's. i recommend displaying in indirect light to protect the artwork.

size is approximately 7.5" in width, and 9.5" in height. the painting is about .25" in depth. all of my paintings can be handled. they look great on their own, or buy a bunch and display them together!

the perfect gift for a cardinal enthusiast, bird watcher, or avid red bird fan. great for a collector of the quaint and curious. an ideal addition to an electic, antique filled space and/or a nature lover's home.

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