Thomas Stevens of Coventry woven silk Stevengraph picture - "For Life or Death" (Heroism on Land) - an early steam engine drawn by four horses. With an outrider, racing to a burning house - historically labeled as "To the Rescue" - faded - framed & glazed.
Made in the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, this small framed and glazed woven picture is a unique example of textile art. Measuring 19cm in length and 14cm in height, this original piece features intricate weaving techniques and is a stunning representation of the transport subject in the late 19th century.