The art your Victorian home has always deserved.
Forty years of collecting original 19th-century paintings, curated from an 1889 National Register home in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Why original art belongs in a Victorian home.
Authenticity that no reproduction can match
Victorian families hung original oil paintings, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes. Reproductions are beautiful imitations. Original works are the real thing.
Expert guidance from forty years of collecting
Jerry and Joan have spent four decades selecting 19th-century paintings. That experience means every piece in the gallery belongs in a Victorian interior.
Room-by-room decorating advice, free
From parlor to dining room to bedchamber, this site guides you through how Victorian families actually decorated, and how to do it authentically today.
Original 19th-century paintings, the perfect finishing touch.
Bedford Fine Art Gallery specializes exclusively in original Victorian-era paintings, the very works that hung in homes like yours when they were new. Landscapes, genre scenes, portraits, and still lifes in period frames.
The one detail that separates a restored Victorian home from a truly finished one is almost always the art.
Browse the current collection, or call Jerry directly at (724) 459-0612 to discuss what would be right for your rooms.
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The "Painted Lady": Research-Backed Strategies for Exterior Multi-Color Paint Jobs
Discover research-backed strategies for your Victorian "Painted Lady" exterior paint job. Learn how original 19th-century paintings ensure historical accuracy.
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How Victorian Homeowners Displayed Fine Art — And Why the Picture Rail System Still Works Beautifully Today
Discover the art of Victorian picture rails and salon hanging. Learn how to authentically display art in your historic home with practical tips and insights.
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Cultivating the Past: Landscaping History and Garden Designs of the 1880s
Transform your Victorian home with authentic 1880s garden designs. Discover key plants and landscaping tips to create a stunning, cohesive outdoor space.
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The Hidden Lifeline of Your Victorian: A Guide to Box and Yankee Gutters
Preserve your Victorian home's charm with expert tips on maintaining box and Yankee gutters. Learn essential maintenance and restoration techniques to prevent water damage.
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Original 19th-century fine art, hand-selected by Joan & Jerry Hawk. Open daily, Sundays by appointment, in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
We don't just write about Victorian home decor. We live it.
We're Jerry and Joan Hawk. We own and live in an 1889 Victorian home in Bedford, Pennsylvania, on the National Register of Historic Places and home to Bedford Fine Art Gallery. We have been collecting and living with authentic Victorian decor and original 19th-century fine art since 1987, and everything we write is grounded in the rooms we live in.