Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard Birds Snowy Branches Rowe Art Kenton OH 1908-image
Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard Birds Snowy Branches Rowe Art Kenton OH 1908-image

Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard Birds Snowy Branches Rowe Art Kenton OH 1908

$ 7.12

Postage Condition: Posted Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Material: Paper Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Year Manufactured: 1908 Features: Handwritten, Postmarked brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Bird Signed: No Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons Artist: Rowe Theme: Animals, Birds, Nature, Winter Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Country of Origin: United States

Description

Raphael Tuck Oilette Postcard Birds Snowy Branches Rowe Art Kenton OH 1908. The Oilette technique employed by Tuck's gives the printed image a painterly quality, mimicking the texture and appearance of an oil painting. This charming vintage postcard from Raphael Tuck & Sons features a delightful winter scene, part of their renowned "Oilette" series [Regal] Postcard 9169. The captivating illustration, signed by artist Rowe, depicts a cluster of small birds perched on snow-laden branches amidst pine cones, embodying the spirit of "The birds, great Nature's happy commoners." The artistic style evokes a sense of peace and natural beauty, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of nature-themed or antique bird art. The Oilette technique employed by Tuck's gives the printed image a painterly quality, mimicking the texture and appearance of an oil painting. This postcard offers a glimpse into early 20th-century correspondence, having been sent from Kenton, Ohio. Its blend of artistry, historical context, and the celebrated Tuck's Oilette reputation makes it a unique and desirable item for postcard enthusiasts, bird lovers, and collectors of early 1900s ephemera.

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