No. 124 View of Villa Cipressi, Varenna, Lake Como by Emilie Mediz-Pelikan c.1900

Miniature framed landscape print on canvas, vintage-style reproduction of an antique Italian lake painting. Perfect for historic travel decor and old-world gallery walls.

View of Villa Cipressi, Varenna, Lake Como by Emilie Mediz-Pelikan c.1900 offers a scene of timeless appeal with it's tranquil vista of Lake Como and historic architecture framed by cypress and stone. Emilie Mediz-Pelikan painted this view of Villa Cipressi in the early 1900s - before the world forgot her name, and long before the villa became a luxury hotel with a wedding brochure.

Mediz-Pelikan was one of the few women navigating the European art world at the turn of the century. She studied with the likes of Albert Zimmermann, painted across Germany, Italy, and Belgium, and then more or less vanished from the history books. Only recently has her work begun to resurface - and it’s about time.

This miniature 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, it offers 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 Mini format, this piece fits perfectly on a 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.

8.5 x 7 inches (frame)
5 x 3.625 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Light yet sturdy at 1 lb 6 oz
Fitted with hardware for hanging

Perfect for:
- armchair travelers with expensive taste and no luggage
- lovers of crumbling villas, still water, and silent mornings
- anyone decorating a home that smells faintly of old books and olive oil
- quiet corners, soft light, and people who romanticize European decay
- homes where the phrase "one day, we'll go to Italy" gets said a lot

SHIPPING:

US orders are shipped from Niagara Falls NY via UPS Ground with a transit time of 2 - 3 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.