Miniature Framed Tortoise Illustration by Thelma

A square miniature artwork featuring a detailed illustration of a tortoise, likely a desert tortoise or similar species. The central subject is rendered in vibrant shades of green and yellow with orange accents on the shell scutes. The tortoise is depicted walking over a small patch of dried grass and soil. The artwork is executed on a textured paper substrate with a pale cream or off-white background. It is signed 'Thelma' with a copyright symbol in the lower right corner. The piece is housed in a simple, mitered wooden frame with a warm medium-oak finish. At the top of the frame is a functional metal ring-pull hanger with an aged, dark patina, suggesting the item was designed for wall display. The craftsmanship is indicative of late 20th-century decorative mini-prints or original small-scale illustrations, often sold in boutique gift shops or as collectible home accents. Condition-wise, the wood appears well-preserved with minor surface dust, and the print itself remains clear and saturated with no visible foxing or water damage.