*Pictured is a sample of a commissioned lovers eye painting in an ornate metal frame.

Victorian gift fad is making a comeback! Which is every whimsical girl’s dream to receive.

👁️ Giving a lovers eye was like giving someone a snapshot of your soul. Sometimes painted very tiny on jewellery or lockets; maybe be gifted with a piece of hair. These gifts were given to a lover, who might be traveling somewhere or maybe you were going to be parted for some time -or just to let everyone know who your heart belonged to. This was a time when there were no cameras, so it was the closest thing to giving someone a selfie of you.

👁️ This tradition is seeing a resurgence as people begin to look back in time for authentic ways to show other people how much they love them.

🖼️ Art is such a personal expression of our souls; and it can take many forms. Giving the gift of a portrait of the window to your soul is incredibly special and romantic.

***LIMITED number of oval frames.

This listing is for a commissioned eye in an oval frame of your choice. Contact me to send your reference and pick a frame.