Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor Moakley vase as they were meant to

as they were meant to be

it partially covers a dark tan/light brown glaze visible on the lower half of the vase

such that the features of the figure are quite difficult to read

and thought these two a perfect match

Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor Moakley vase as they were meant toI am finding it hard to resist antique floral watercolors these days perhaps in part for knowing that the loveliness of spring blooms exploding everywhere at the moment will soon be gone, and indeed these paintings always feel a bit like momento mori. And the white of the rose and rose buds on this one are so pale as to almost disappear against the cream colored paper, making it feel perhaps all the more so. But the crossing of the two blooms and