Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait making one want to be

making one want to be a little gentle with it

which makes me think a bit of a seed pod with one big seed inside

always there

including the seal of the City of Tampa

28 3/4" X 23 1/2"

Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait making one want to beThis 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!