{"product_id":"a-victorian-berlin-woolwork-depicting-joseph-interpreting-pharaoh-s-dreams","title":"A Victorian Berlin Woolwork Depicting Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dreams","description":"\u003c!-- belongs to Lynda50d@hotmail.com 2026 Sept. piced at £1900 had originally said £600 sell £550 return £400--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large and exceptionally well-preserved Victorian Berlin woolwork picture depicting \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa 1850–1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePharaoh is shown enthroned beneath rich crimson drapery, attended by his counsellors and courtiers. Before him stands the youthful Joseph, gesturing as he explains the prophetic meaning of the ruler’s dreams: seven years of abundance in Egypt, followed by seven years of famine. The scene is set within an elaborate, imaginary Egyptian palace, its monumental arches opening onto palm trees and a distant landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorked in finely shaded, brilliantly coloured wools on canvas, with gold-coloured thread used to heighten the costumes and architectural details. The strong reds, blues, greens and ochres remain remarkably fresh. Such pictorial Berlin work was created from coloured, gridded patterns—often adaptations of well-known historical and biblical paintings—and became one of the most accomplished forms of Victorian domestic needlework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work remains in excellent condition, without apparent fading, holes or losses, and is presented in its original broad figured rosewood frame with gilt slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish, circa 1870\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 × 36 inches (76 × 91.5 cm), including the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition. The needlework retains exceptionally rich colour, with no apparent fading, holes or damage. The original frame has minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMuseum comparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest comparison is the Smithsonian’s dated 1870 woolwork of precisely the same subject, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanhistory.si.edu\/collections\/object\/nmah_1326123\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoseph Interpreting the Dream of King Pharaoh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.philamuseum.org\/objects\/82881\"\u003ePhiladelphia Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e holds a Berlin woolwork picture dated circa 1840–1860 and explains how these compositions were worked from paper patterns transferred to open-mesh canvas or linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.historicnewengland.org\/explore\/collections-access\/gusn\/29223\"\u003eHistoric New England\u003c\/a\u003e holds a comparable large, framed biblical Berlin woolwork in wool and silk, dated circa 1825–1885.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54787874816337,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/BerlinWoolwork.png?v=1788449762","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/a-victorian-berlin-woolwork-depicting-joseph-interpreting-pharaoh-s-dreams","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}