Jean Henry Theorem Painting – Colonial Children LOT OF 3 Unframed 5″x7″ & 5″x4″
Colonial girl w/ goose. Colonial boy feeding chicks.
Folk Art Jean Henry Theorem Painting Pineapple 4.75”x4” Monticello Signed
What a sweet small Theorem painting hand painted by folk artist, Jean Henry. It depicts a pineapple sitting in an urn or vase with large pineapple leaves. It was purchased at Monticello – Thomas Jefferson’s home. Theorem painting is a 19th-century American folk art technique where designs are created by applying paint through stencils onto fabric, typically white cotton velvet. Popular between 1800 and 1860, this method was commonly taught in finishing schools for young women to quickly produce artistic still lifes, often featuring fruit baskets or flowers. The pineapple is a symbol of welcome and would often be found on homes.
Theorem Painting by Jean Henry: “Boston Terrier 3X3” (50)
This offering consists of a unique hand-painted theorem painting (oil on velvet): the art-work is a 3 inch square. The velvet is attached to an acid-free mat board which is mounted behind glass in a wood frame. The frame overall is a 4-3/4 inch square. The frame has a “Z” mounting hook on the back.