Beautiful vintage Abecedarian canvas on cross-stitched fabric.
An abecedarium (borrowed from Late Latin abecedarius, "relating to the ABC") is a visual aid (book, poster, embroidery) presenting all the letters of the alphabet , almost always listed in order, then followed by one or more words whose first letter begins with the designated initial. For example: A - Apple, B - Ball, C - Cat...
This one illustrates the painter's ABC theme and is very beautifully executed:
A, Bamboo, Easel, Draw, Ink, Charcoal, Gouache, Oil, I, J, K, L, Mannequin, N, O, Palette, brushes, Q, R, Sanguine, Canvas, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
The letters are in deep red and embellished with numerous embroidered illustrations in pastel tones.
This pretty canvas is framed under glass in a matching dark red frame (from the Galerie des 4 Coins in Calais) and is in excellent condition. It will make a beautiful decorative statement in your home.
Dimensions: height 38 cm, width 49 cm, weight 1.455 kg.
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