Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing treen salt spoon Plus old gold paint on

Plus old gold paint on the pages and as highlights on the spine

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Approx 10 1/2" t x 4 1/12" w x 2 1/2" d and very heavy for its size

variegated blue glazed blue bowl has a fantastic shape

Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing treen salt spoon Plus old gold paint onI purchased this drawing from the great Chuck Auerbach, who had a handful by the same maker, I believe together representing a series of vignettes from the life of the young woman here having her hair brushed. What I love most here is the hairbrush raised mid air, just before landing, so as to expose all those spiky bristles and really it looks almost like a weapon! Lovely details throughout, from the striped sleeves of the sitter, leading straight to