Limoges Mother Mary Hand-Painted Enamel Portrait

This piece is a beautiful hand painted enamel on copper painting of the Virgin Mary in prayer, signed by the artist R. Bonhomme from Limoges, France. Likely from the 1940’s time period. She is 5” x 5.5” and is in a wooden frame. 

Enamel painting involves fusing powdered glass to a substrate, often metal, through firing, creating a durable and vibrant image. The technique was particularly popular for portraiture and religious scenes due to its ability to capture fine details and rich colors.

Such pieces were often created as devotional objects or keepsakes, reflecting the religious sentiments of the time. The dark wooden frame with the ornate inner border complements the artwork, suggesting it was intended for display in a home or private chapel.