One of the greatest illustraters of the 19th century, Jessie Willcox Smith was born in Philadelphia in 1863. She had originally studied to be a kindergarten teacher and served in that capacity before accidentally discovering a talent for drawing. She quickly began formal courses at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where she learned from Thomas Eakins, and others. She graduated in 1888 and began a long, distinguished career. Her earliest work appeared in the monthly magazine for children, St. Nicholas.
A touching sentiment and a lovely circle of flowers beautifully frame this mother and baby portrait. A Gallery Style Crewel design, the portrait is printed on the fabric in full color to help you accurately reproduce the original artwork. An exquisite find for the collector~ beautiful framed with a round or square mat!
Kit contains: Persian wool yarn, cotton embroidery thread, design on polyester fabric, needle, and easy instructions.Proudly made in the USA
Designer: Jessie Willcox Smith
Manufacture: Dimensions
Size: 12" x 14" ( 30 x 35cm)
Year /Condition: 1986 /Vintage New
