Prudence Roeser, Wonderful Antique Theorem Watercolor with Collaged Notes from Gardener's Notebook old wooden folding box it appeals to me in

it appeals to me in many of the same ways as ancient Roman glass vials do--encrusted

solemn organs blow

signed with what appears to be “Turner” on the bottom

It's a quintessential example of the work of Weston (1922-2015) and Brenda Andersen

which would have made her 11 when she did this if the date is indeed 1863--so perhaps she's the one

Prudence Roeser, Wonderful Antique Theorem Watercolor with Collaged Notes from Gardener's Notebook old wooden folding box it appeals to me inI think this is just gorgeous, and also love the fact that it seems to have been painted with a purpose: I presume this was done on a page in a gardener's notebook, given the collaged bits of information about rose bush species below it and some handwritten notes, too, including what looks to me to read $4. 00 a bush and "good for the house." Wouldn't it be nice to imagine a group of these were planted there and bloom on still? Super lush green