Mid-Century Framed Folk Art Needlepoint Landscape

This item is a large-format needlepoint or embroidery work of art, featuring a stylized village or township landscape. The composition is set against a monochromatic beige or tan textile background, which serves as a neutral canvas for the darker-toned thread work. Physically, the piece displays a variety of structural forms, including multi-story buildings with green-shuttered windows, leafless deciduous trees with intricate branching, and low stone walls. The color palette is earthy and restrained, dominated by browns, greens, and grays. The workmanship suggests a handcrafted folk art style, likely dating to the mid-20th century. Notable features include the vertical perspective depicting a hillside settlement topped with a church-like spire. The condition shows visible signs of age, including significant fading and potential moisture staining along the upper edge of the fabric. The piece is housed in a simple rectangular frame, possibly wood or dark-finished metal, which shows some minor perimeter wear. The overall craftsmanship exhibits a high degree of patience and meticulous stitch placement, characteristic of high-quality domestic textile art of the period. No immediate manufacturer's signatures or stamps are visible through the frame, suggesting a custom or artisanal origin.