19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter and I thought they would

and I thought they would make great pedestals though they are also pretty nice sculptural objects just on their own

as are the cards

Box measures 7 3/4" x 2" x 3/4"

I love how the line of her nose extends all the way down from her eyes (which seem to see into my soul

with minor scattered toning

19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter and I thought they wouldI continue to be smitten with 19th c. theorem painted watercolors; I find the crispness of the edges, creating by using stencils, immensely satisifying, and really really love the handling of the edges of this butterfly's wings, with several overlapping layers of shadowy scalloping use to convey fluttering motion. A nice interplay between the boldness of the butterfly (especially that gorgeous red) and the wispiness of the vine and soft pale blue