Charmingly Naive 19th C. Roses Watercolor made in Philippines looking like precariously perched acrobats

looking like precariously perched acrobats up there

an Austrian popularizer of natural history

and care of "Grandfather Clough"

this toy is just as lovely as a sculptural object

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Charmingly Naive 19th C. Roses Watercolor made in Philippines looking like precariously perched acrobatsI'm a sucker for a very naive watercolor of roses, and think this is quite a sweet one, found in Maine. Third quarter 19th c. I believe, with a partial embossed stamp to the paper at upper left. I especially like the detailing at the very centers of the blooms. A charming and cheering thing. 7 1 2" x 6 1 2" and in good condition, with an irregular lower right edge as evident, and a small stain over the right edge leaf.