Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait but also great just hung

but also great just hung on the wall in the kitchen

8 1/2" t x 5 7/8" w x 3/4" t

nearly round end--served a specific purpose

making one want to be a little gentle with it

One end of the wooden handle has broken off near the tip such that it does not extend all of the way down the side of the basket--not very noticeable

Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait but also great just hungThis one I know was found in Maine, pulled from the personal collection of an artist and I purchased a few more, all portraits of women, by the same person, which I will list soon. Later 19th century I believe, and reminding me a bit of the drawings of Wayne Blouch of Pennsylvania (which I presented in collaboration with Ricco Maresca gallery) for their specificity and singularity. Her hair, and her hands, and her tiny feet especially do it for me!