Galleries » Decorative Fine Arts- » 19th C. Tinsel Pictures
Tinsel pictures are today quite rare and date primarily from the 19th Century. They were commonly constructed as a hand coloured print or painting with tinsel pieces applied independently to envliven and highlight the print or painting. They were frequently based on theatrical characters of the day.

Madame Vestris as Don Giovanni A Leader Mr Hicks as Hans Mordenbrenne