This is an incredible representation of wartime art. An immaculately completed pair of floral urn motifs hand crafted by dyed straw during the Napoleonic War of the early 19th century.
HISTORY
Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) straw art, or straw marquetry, was a highly detailed folk art produced by French prisoners held in British camps and prison ships(hulks) between 1793 and 1815. Prisoners repurposed their straw bedding, splitting, flattening, and dyeing it to create intricate, iridescent boxes, pictures, and,
MEASURES
6"W x 8.5"H
CONDITION NOTE
Patina and signs of wear present, consistent with age. Paint chipping on frame.
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