19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash (I found it in Maine

(I found it in Maine along with a elephant

which promoted and sold artwork by native artists of the region

here--I assume all of the sketches in advances of larger watercolors/theorem paintings

with a matte

I love its roughness and the darkness of the clay body

19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash (I found it in MaineThis pencil and watercolor drawing was probably a sketch in advance of a larger theorem painting, but I personally prefer the looseness of the sketch! What especially drew me to it was the pineapples, long a symbol of friendship and hospitality, and so making this a nice one to hang near the front door by way of welcome. I also love the dramatic stems and pencil drawn flourished around them, looking rather like lightening bolts! And sold as found in a