We are pleased to offer this authentic THEOREM painting….. Or painting on velvet……. A 19th century technique used to give more depth to a painting by using velvet as the surface to which paint was applied. This technique was quite popular during the 19th century, particularly for painting “still life” representations of fruit and sometimes flowers. The technique was used throughout the early colonies, although not as frequently by the Penna. However, David Ellinger was an accomplished artist and teacher, who lived in Berks Co. And, being fascinated by the Penna. Dutch artistic representations on their hex signs, furniture and fraktur drawing…… Choose to recreate some of these designs in a more secular manner, and market to the new found collectors who were drawn to the bright colors and designs of these peoples. An ardent following for his works soon developed and his work has been highly sought by Folk Art collectors across America. At his passing in 2003 he had probably produced several thousand works over his 80+ year lifetime…… All similar in nature, but each an individual work, the product of his hands. This charming work showing a brightly colore3d basket of strawberries, with bird perched at top is quintessential Ellinger. His signature is a bottom of work and the “grain painted” frame was also a product of his workshop. Overall size is 17.5in. We fully guarantee everything we sell.. This is a rare occurance, but is possible. The item “Nice David Ellinger Theorom painting on velvet, Pa. Folk Art” is in sale since Monday, August 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “pembroke167″ and is located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.