Antique Schoolgirl Cut Paper Hand, Framed painting on wood this handsome guy

this handsome guy

its maker has managed to make what is quite a striking and dynamic piece

19 1/8" x 13 1/8"

and a feeling of this rose as a very living thing

Whether the wearer in this photo is attempting to channel extra brain power as he pours invisible liquid from bottle to graduated beaker (

Antique Schoolgirl Cut Paper Hand, Framed painting on wood this handsome guyThere's a bit of glare reflection in photos, but this is really a lovely old cut paper hand, with detailing at the cuff that makes it feel especially special. Cut from lined paper long ago, surely by a school child, with plenty of toning staining to the paper now, all to the good. I purchased it from a paper deal at Brimfield and put it in this old wooden frame, walnut I believe, to keep it safe and forever reaching! Framed: 7 1 8" x 5 3 8". Very good