Vintage "Mother" Poem Illustration by Buckbee-Brehm
Vintage "Mother" Poem Illustration by Buckbee-Brehm
Vintage "Mother" Poem Illustration by Buckbee-Brehm
Description:
This lovely vintage illustration features a heartwarming poem dedicated to mothers, framed by an elegant, colorful scene of women in flowing gowns in a beautiful garden setting. The illustration is by Buckbee-Brehm and showcases the timeless sentiment of a mother’s love, with the verse reading:
“Mother
Sometimes at night, before I slept,
I drowsily became aware
That to my bedside you had crept
To tuck me in with loving care;
You thought me sleeping, but I knew—
And still I know that, day by day,
The gentle mother heart of you
Is with me all along my way.”
The delicate colors and stylized art reflect the early 20th-century approach to sentimental illustrations. This piece would make a thoughtful gift or addition to a collection of vintage prints or poems.
Illustrator Information:
Buckbee-Brehm, a well-known publisher of early 20th-century prints and inspirational artworks, created this charming piece, which blends sentimental poetry with decorative art.
Dimensions:
Length: 9 inches, Width: 6 inches