Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania embroidered Indian textile bag studying art history under German

studying art history under German expressionist Kurt Roesch and printmaking with Stanley William Hayter and Bill Paden

I am uncertain as to whether it is bronze cast or iron cast with bronze finish (it is quite heavy for its size)

The door to the cage opens

Both show age and wear

Note: the photo of the painting with frame shows a glare on the glass

Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania embroidered Indian textile bag studying art history under GermanI don't doubt the genuine sorrow of this dreamy young sailor over those he has lost, though it does appear he might rather enjoy playing the part of mourner!:) Every detail of this wonderful drawing enhances its almost over the top romanticism: the tiny crosses atop the tombstone against which he leans, the moon over his shoulder and halo of stars above him; the late hour of the church clock; the cap in his hand, which points straight to tiny boat