Vintage Framed Reverse Glass Silhouette Art by Smith Frederick

Vintage Reverse Glass Silhouette Art by Smith Frederick, likely created between the 1920s & 1940s. This specific piece features a "Country Home" scene with trees & a house using black paint & gold or silver foil to create a pearly, textured effect. The art is made using reverse painting on glass, a popular folk art form. The silhouette design is painted in reverse on the glass, with foil placed underneath to give it a unique, shimmering quality.
The style is attributed to Helen L. Smith or "Smith Frederick," an artist who attended the Maryland Institute of Art. These pieces were commonly produced in the mid-20th century. Framed in glass a must have for any collector of vintage reverse painted glass or have a collection of Helen L. Smith or "Smith Frederick memorabilia. It’s approx 11” x 7” review all photos zooming in. No chips or cracks, shows normal wear for its age.