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Description
I found this wonderful ornate frame and thought it would make the perfect surround for a classic Lovers Eye oil painting.

This is an original oil painting on canvas board (not a print or reproduction)
Frame measures 5" across and is really ornate, and the painting measures 2.75" across
for adoption www.emmamount.etsy.com

the history.... thanks to wiki
""Eye miniatures are believed to have originated when the Prince of Wales (later George IV) felt the need to send the widow Maria Fitzherbert a token of his love. This gesture and the romance that went with it was frowned upon by the court, so a miniaturist was employed to paint only the eye and thereby preserve anonymity and decorum. Reportedly Maria’s eye miniature was worn by George IV, hidden under his lapel. This is regarded as the event which led to lovers' eyes becoming fashionable""

Description
I found this wonderful ornate frame and thought it would make the perfect surround for a classic Lovers Eye oil painting.

This is an original oil painting on canvas board (not a print or reproduction)
Frame measures 5" across and is really ornate, and the painting measures 2.75" across
for adoption www.emmamount.etsy.com

the history.... thanks to wiki
""Eye miniatures are believed to have originated when the Prince of Wales (later George IV) felt the need to send the widow Maria Fitzherbert a token of his love. This gesture and the romance that went with it was frowned upon by the court, so a miniaturist was employed to paint only the eye and thereby preserve anonymity and decorum. Reportedly Maria’s eye miniature was worn by George IV, hidden under his lapel. This is regarded as the event which led to lovers' eyes becoming fashionable""