Product Description
This unique collectible by Vaillancourt Chalkware is a beautiful combination of two works by American artist Edward Hicks, a Quaker minister and painter from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The main part of Santa’s coat is adorned with a reproduction of Hicks' 1830-1832 version of The Peaceable Kingdom, a theme he painted 62 times. On the back, just below the hood, you'll find a reproduction of his 1829-1830 painting, "A Peaceable Kingdom with Quakers Bearing Banners," which depicts a group of Quakers carrying banners with messages of peace. Originally designed for Early American Life magazine, this 9.5" tall Santa is hand-painted by artisans in Massachusetts. Visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, where The Peaceable Kingdom is on view at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
Features
- Vaillancourt chalkware collectible
- Hand-painted by artisans
- Measures 9.5"H x 3.25"W x 2.5"D
- Made in Massachusetts, USA
Please note: This is a hand-painted item. Some variations from the image are expected.
Product Care
Dust using a soft dry cloth. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct contact with moisture or water.
Inspiration
Each piece of chalkware begins in an antique chocolate mold from the Vaillancourt collection. The piece is then re-sculpted with new details and motifs, filled with a plaster-like substance, and allowed to dry. The resulting "chalkware" is then hand-painted, bringing to life the mold maker's intricate artistry. Vaillancourt's chalkware figurines are inspired by the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
