"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman west germany keramik This is a very beautiful

This is a very beautiful brush

It is also reminiscent of the textile and wall paper designs of Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie McIntosh

The handle extends through a hole in the flat

and they are otherwise in very good condition

I purchased this piece

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman west germany keramik This is a very beautifulWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have