Radiant Geometric Design Antique Wool on Cotton Needlepoint Candlemat threaded lid with loose wash for the

with loose wash for the sky and a subtle hint perhaps of blue sky emerging through clouds

I've seen a few "fotoescultura" pieces in collections

I believe they were/are practice efforts in advance of making theorem paintings or decorating tinware (tole painting) and incorporate a combination of painting done with stencils and by hand

and then this stoic face with straight mouth and bulbous nose

Scattered stains

Radiant Geometric Design Antique Wool on Cotton Needlepoint Candlemat threaded lid with loose wash for theI've developed quite a fondness for antique needlepoint candle mats and am snapping them up whenever I come across them, which is not especially often but I've found a few lately. I believe this is probably later 19th century, hand dyed wool on cotton ground, the construction of which the the reverse side reveals around the perimeter of the needlepoint. Fabulous color and I really love the almost optical illusionism of the geometric design. 7 3 4"