Fruits as Protagonists, Pear and Grapes In Landscape, 19th Century Pastel in Original Frame metallic vase which I believe holds cork

which I believe holds cork inside the hand-knotted macrame exterior

Now each page reads like an abstract drawing

Backed with very old board that I have not touched--stable and sturdy but changing it out with an acid free backing might be a good long term plan:)

largely able to be cleaned away if one wanted

which I think only makes it better

Fruits as Protagonists, Pear and Grapes In Landscape, 19th Century Pastel in Original Frame metallic vase which I believe holds corkI don't always go for old folk art pastel drawings, but I love the almost surreal aspect of this one, with this large pear and bunch of black grapes positioned amid a landscape as if they were human in scale, like the protagonists in some small drama perhaps heading together (and they certainly do feel like a couple!) toward the blue sky in the distance! And doesn't it just seem like the pear is the one who is going to take the lead, while those