Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque civil war tintype from pale blond to khaki

from pale blond to khaki to olive to brown

along with hand-written notes detailing dimensions and prices

some staining to the interior bottom

which I believe translates as "egg cup"--a bit elusive

I would hang on the wall straight away

Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque civil war tintype from pale blond to khakiThis one was proudly signed by Edwin Stetson on reverse, which includes another drawing of a fish, and then another "Ed" for good measure. I think it's just terrific, very naive and also transcendent, with shallow relief carving giving a bit of dimension to the fish and chunky rocks below. I love the patch of white at top, distinguishing sea from sky, and the painterly treatment of this great green and yellow fish against deep blue. 6 1 8" x 4" x 3