Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards served up in a consomme

served up in a consomme cup decorated with what I'd guess is meant to be a coat of arms

which I believe dates to late 1940s or early 50s

There is some darkening to the boards around the edges and smudge marks here and there

of peasant and peasant atmospheres relived with ingenuity and sincere passion

the predecessor of the New York School / Abstract Expressionism

Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards served up in a consommeIn removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf, bear, raven, and dreamcatcher currently in the shop), I found this one, sandwiched behind it, which made for a fun surprise! I just love envisioning the pleasure of the @12 year old or so who I'd guess made it, drawing all of these faces and expressions, which wonderfully date it to the early years of Atari I think. I personally can remember drawing dog faces just like the one