Popradské pleso by Wilhelm Forberger (c.1916) features a glassy alpine lake with mountains rising behind it. But look closely and you’ll see, tucked into the lower left corner between two pine trees, a perfect little chalet on the far shore. It makes the whole painting feel like a secret you’ve just discovered - like you wandered into a postcard, but didn’t tell anyone. This is escapism for people who daydream about mountain cabins, but still want indoor plumbing.

This small antique oil painting reproduction is printed on archival canvas and paired with a handcrafted frame made using a mold from a 19th-century antique. Finished in-studio to capture the texture and patina of a real vintage frame. All the beauty of an heirloom without having to inherit it. Available in aged gold or classic black, depending on your mood (or your wall).

Sized in our Small format, this piece fits perfectly on a book shelf, gallery wall, or any small space that deserves something with character and a bit of attitude. It arrives in a custom gift box that includes a removable art card from my curated collection of early 20th-century Swiss lithographed trading cards. On the back: a short message tied to the image - something between a fortune and a pep talk from the ghosts of a Swiss art collective. They’re collectible, slightly mysterious, and full of charm. Designs vary and yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one. See the last photo for the full collection. Inside the box, you’ll find a picture pin and an artist card with all the painting’s details.

11.25 x 8.25 inches (frame)
7 x 4 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Light yet sturdy at 2 lb
Fitted with hardware for hanging

This print is currently shown in our small frame, but it's also available in the mini frame. If you'd prefer the mini version, just message me and I’ll make it appear like magic (or at least pretty quickly).

Perfect gift for:
- people who scroll cabin rentals but never book them
- lovers of mountains, mystery, and still water
- daydreamers with a secret Pinterest board called “escape”
- anyone who finds peace in a hidden chalet and strong landscape symmetry
- the friend who sees a lake and immediately imagines writing a novel beside it

SHIPPING:

US orders are shipped from Niagara Falls NY via UPS Ground with a transit time of 2-5 business days. No Customs or Tariff charges.

Canadian orders are sent from Hamilton ON via Canada Post with a transit time of 1 - 7 business days.

As all items are made to order, photos shown are just examples.
Making a copy of the frame with the intention to sell it is strictly prohibited.