Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing treen salt spoon Approx 10 1/2" t x

Approx 10 1/2" t x 4 1/12" w x 2 1/2" d and very heavy for its size

I really love old things

perfectly ambiguous

Plus old gold paint on the pages and as highlights on the spine

Paper: 5 1/16" x 3"

Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing treen salt spoon Approx 10 1/2" t xI purchased this drawing from the great Chuck Auerbach, who had a handful by the same maker, I believe together representing a series of vignettes from the life of the young woman here having her hair brushed. What I love most here is the hairbrush raised mid air, just before landing, so as to expose all those spiky bristles and really it looks almost like a weapon! Lovely details throughout, from the striped sleeves of the sitter, leading straight to