Antique Framed Art Postcard, “The Sleep of the Nymph”

An early 20th-century antique postcard of “The Sleep of the Nymph” by A. Hanriot, mounted on its original antique wooden board and set inside a painted antique frame with raised Rococo scrollwork. The postcard has an embossed texture applied after printing to mimic the weave and impasto of real canvas, a finish commonly used to elevate art postcards of this period. The frame and board are original to the era and the piece reads as a unified antique artwork.

Measures 7.25" x 5.25"

Styling
Works beautifully on a gallery wall, tucked into a bookshelf, or layered on a console. Also lovely on a vanity, desk, or bedside table for a soft, romantic touch.

Context
Around 1900–1920, art postcards were popular collectors’ items and were often textured, mounted on wooden boards, and framed as small salon pieces. These mounted postcard artworks were used in bedrooms, parlors, and boudoirs as accessible decorative versions of larger academic works. This example remains collectible for its subject, early mounting, and intact period frame.

General Antique/Vintage Disclaimer (Foundresse Style)
Please note that all vintage and antique pieces show signs of age. Surface wear, small imperfections, and variations are normal and expected for items of this period. These details are part of their history and character. I carefully select each piece for its charm, authenticity, and overall condition.