Back Lighted Picture

[Indian Steve]

I found this picture a while back and just found it again in the basement. It is painted on glass and has a clear light at the top and a green light at the bottom with a three way switch that can let you light the top or the bottom or both at the same time. The light both work. I'm trying to figure out the age and possible maker and what would it be called. I really like it but I have way more "art" than I have walls so I will probably try to move this on. Thanks

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

I'm kind of surprised that your picture doesn't have any identifying stickers on it.
The style of switch and the cord tell me that your picture likely has some age to it... I'm thinking 60s or 70s era.

I'm also thinking it's 'acid etched', as opposed to 'painted' on glass.
It was probably bought as a tourist piece, possibly in Hawaii or in the South Pacific and was electrified later in the US.

Dave

 

[Doubter in MD]

It appears to be Adam and Eve, tree of knowledge, serpent, etc... I have no idea how the relatively modern looking house fits in.

 

[A2coins]

Cool picture, amazing thoughts on it!!!

 

[nhbenz]

For what it’s worth, to add a few keywords to your search, folks seem to call them reverse painted glass shadow boxes, like here (also ballet themed, like yours) : https://www.rubylane.com/item/1475848-J16066/Vintage-French-Ballet-Themed-Modernist-Back

 

[Indian Steve]

A very good friend came by for a visit a couple of evening ago and loved it. She kept saying that she wanted to pay for it. I told her it was not for sale. It will be her Christmas present.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

A very good friend came by for a visit a couple of evening ago and loved it. She kept saying that she wanted to pay for it. I told her it was not for sale. It will be her Christmas present.

You're a very generous guy Steve!

Have a great Christmas!

Dave

 

[unclemac]

A very good friend came by for a visit a couple of evening ago and loved it. She kept saying that she wanted to pay for it. I told her it was not for sale. It will be her Christmas present.

the best gifts are those sorts!

 

[Indian Steve]

It was easy to give knowing how much she liked it and I still get to see it now & then.