Young Woman and her Loving Dog, Antique Naive Watercolor clown as likely know by now

as likely know by now

I'd probably use it as a sculptural pedestal for other things

Hinges are in very good condition

assisted by a contingent of soldiers

Quite a fun one I think

Young Woman and her Loving Dog, Antique Naive Watercolor clown as likely know by nowWhat a pair these two make! I really love the treatment of the fur on this very sweet pup, very much in the manner of Spencerian calligraphy. And then the wonderful, open face of its human companion, upon whose knee the dogs paw so gently rests. How not to feel happy looking at this? what a bond!! 6 5 8 x 5. Late 19th c. I believe. Overall good condition, with some scattered smudges and toning, and another graphite drawing on reverse.