Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler these 19th century schoolgirl craft

these 19th century schoolgirl craft pieces are among the most underrated forms of early folk art

its sole about to meet this pesky fly on the wall

looking like "Elepht" and then

a glowing orange street lamp too

and even if locking a lock to a bridge to seal one's love is a bit of a cliche at this point

Ben Franklin, Early 20th C. Wayne Blouch Graphite and Watercolor Drawing 14 inch ruler these 19th century schoolgirl craftI've been pulling some things out that I've been sitting on a while, this watercolor drawing of Ben Franklin among them. A pretty great portrait I'd say of a man with no shortage of ideas, holding up what perhaps is meant to be a lightening rod even if just a metaphorical one! A pretty terrific patchwork of color on that jacket and vest and tie, too, and billowing pipe, and spectacles that seem to cover just one eye! Though unsigned, I know it is by