C. 1840s Very Unusual Cactus Theorem Watercolor in Period Frame desk accessories best enjoyed and appreciated in

best enjoyed and appreciated in person and over time

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smart piece that I think I would never tire of looking at

I don't have his original box to date him exactly

but as framed it does not jump out much

C. 1840s Very Unusual Cactus Theorem Watercolor in Period Frame desk accessories best enjoyed and appreciated inI'm fairly obsessed with this one first for how unusual it is to find a 19th c. theorem painting of a cactus, and especially for the marvelous treatment of the cactus itself, in this very Arts and Crafts feeling palette and with an almost Cubist feeling to the faceting of that dusty rose color, product of the use of stencils. And with the gradated application of the watercolor lending this wonderful softness to the whole thing. Glorious. Framed: 5 3 8