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Tree of Life ~ New for 2008
A blazing tree that the artist described as having seen
in a vision, held before her by an angel, "as distinctly as [she] ever saw
a natural tree." According to the inscription at the bottom of the work,
this vision occurred on October 9, 1845.
Traveling country roads on foot, painting kit on his back, Rufus Porter would arrive in a town and set up shop, distributing leaflets publicizing his services as a short order portraitist and mural painter—and on occasion offering pieces in exchange for room and board.
New Hampshire Homestead ~ Best Seller
Rufus
Porter, an artist and inventor who lived from 1792 - 1884 and spent his
boyhood years in the Bridgton, Maine area, helped to create an American
culture. In his early years Porter painted small watercolor portraits
from Maine to Virginia, then later moved on to landscape painting on
walls of private homes throughout New England. His wall murals inspired
this series of floorcloths.
Red Border Floorcloth
This original design is a popular folk art floorcloth that adds charm
to any room. Quaint and primitive, this mat will add a bit of
cheer in any setting. Colors include cranberry, mustard, sage and noir.
1760 Floral
This
1760 reproduction in shades of ochre, red and colonial green on an
“aged” background complement any room. In fact, it makes a beautiful
focal point. This is one of my favorites as the inspiration came from a needlepoint of my mother's. She also loved the Americana craft.
Sheep in the Pasture
Rufus Porter’s use of local landscapes with a vivid palette and
broad, open brushstrokes was a departure from the styles and content of
classical European wallpaper. The same style is used in this
collection—how lovely!
Leach-Overlock House Floorcloth
This floorcloth was inspired by the wall murals of Moses Eaton from the
Leach-Overlock house in northern Maine.Moses Eaton is one of the best
documented stencilers of New England. He began stenciling as early as
1778 with the majority of his work created between 1800 through 1840.
New Hampshire Farm House ~ Best Seller
Rufus Porter became a prolific muralist between 1825 and 1845, decorating some 160 houses and inns in
Connecticut,
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and as far south as
Virginia. This original design reflect the countryside found then and
now.
Rufus Porter’s murals documented the happenings of events during the early 1800s. His murals are filled with huge trees, harbor scenes and mountains all painted free-hand with the help of a few hand-cut stencils. This is also true with Americana Floorcloths which seldom use stencils alone, but combines the two techniques together. The Liberty Sails is an inspiration of the artist depicting one of the few ships that came to Colonial America with supplies for the Colonies.
Seen in John Brewster's "One Shoe Off", Brewster descended
from one of New England’s oldest Puritan families; he traveled
easily among the elite families of Maine, Connecticut, and eastern New
York State whose portraits he painted. He is known as one of the best
know folk art painters of the 1800s.
Girl with Rattle, 1838 Reproduction ~ Best seller
Erastus Field, born in Massachusetts, never wandered more than 200
miles from this rural birthplace. One of the first to use a
daguerreotype for accurate and realistic portraitures, his
unparalleled legacy establishes him as perhaps the premiere figure in
the 19th century American primitive tradition which is where this floorcloth is seen..
common in taverns during colonial times. These patterns are still popular today, complementing contemporary, traditional, country and eclectic furnishings.
