Artist: Henk Bos (1901–1979) was a famous Dutch artist noted for reviving the traditional, realistic style of the 17th-century Dutch Old Masters. He specialized in rustic still-life works using deep tones to depict everyday fruits, bottles, and pottery.Production: These functional litho art pads were heavily produced during the 1950s and 1960s by the Donald Art Company (D.A.C., N.Y.). They were typically constructed as a textured laminate print over hardboard, backed with a green felt layer to protect tabletops from hot plates, and featured an attached hook or hanger on the reverse side so they could be displayed as kitchen wall decor.Dimensions: These standard decorative trivets measure 8 x 8 inches.