Lips in the Corner, Antique Graphite Sketch 1920s hooked rug who signed one of the

who signed one of the plums -- it looks to read "Painted by __ (

This is one of two drawings of boxers that I purchased together from a seller in Pennsylvania —both signed R

or wildflowers

4 5/16 x 4 3/8 and in very good condition

With what looks like a painted mountainous backdrop behind them all

Lips in the Corner, Antique Graphite Sketch 1920s hooked rug who signed one of theI found this loose along with some other papers accompanying a 19th century note filled with geometric perspective drawings. Of a different ilk than the others, but someone was clearly studying rendering. And while of course I'd love to see the page filled with a hundred sets of lips, there is something rather satisfying about the four mouths clustered at one corner, as if just whispering in one's ear! Graphite on wove, with general light wear a bit