{"product_id":"little-church-around-the-corner-framed-book-print-flea-frame-creation","title":"Little Church Around the Corner – Framed Book Print | Flea \u0026 Frame Creation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful old illustration, a character-filled wood frame, and a glimpse of historic New York given a new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind Flea \u0026amp; Frame creation features a book print of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Lych Gate; Little Church Around the Corner – New York,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after the work of prominent American printmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Frederick William Mielatz (1864–1919).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe detailed scene depicts the lychgate entrance to the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch of the Transfiguration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on East 29th Street in Manhattan, affectionately known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Little Church Around the Corner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The church and surrounding architecture rise quietly in the background, while the foreground captures an ordinary moment of New York life—a street sweeper working beside his pushcart on a rain-slicked street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s that contrast that makes this image so interesting to me. Rather than simply documenting a New York landmark, the artwork preserves a small moment of everyday city life from another era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this Flea \u0026amp; Frame creation, I paired the print with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, warm-toned wood frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that has wonderful age and character of its own. The scattered marks, small holes and imperfections throughout the wood give the frame a beautifully timeworn appearance that feels especially fitting with the historic subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepurposing old book illustrations is one of my favorite parts of creating for Flea \u0026amp; Frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some older books I find are heavily damaged and can no longer reasonably be preserved as complete books, yet their pages often hold beautiful artwork worth saving. I carefully repurpose those illustrations and pair them with thrifted and vintage frames, giving both pieces another opportunity to be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 1\/2” x 10”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece would be beautiful tucked into a gallery wall, displayed on a bookshelf or easel, or styled in a study, library or collected vintage vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flea \u0026amp; Frame original creation • framed book print • “The Lych Gate; Little Church Around the Corner – New York” • artwork by Charles Mielatz • historic New York City subject • warm wood frame with naturally aged character • measures approximately 8 1\/2” x 10” • ready to display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that vintage and repurposed materials naturally show signs of their previous lives. The age marks and imperfections in the frame are part of its authentic character and are intentionally preserved in this Flea \u0026amp; Frame creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908807176349,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5313\/2189\/files\/IMG-6383.png?v=1789421776","url":"https:\/\/fleaandframe.com\/products\/little-church-around-the-corner-framed-book-print-flea-frame-creation","provider":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}