Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing slide lide box with a really strong presence

with a really strong presence

Yesterday was my day for early glass

though I’m especially partial to the handsome mustachioed man with thick rimmed glasses and terrific comb

which at some point broke off

I think with a little egg draw inside

Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing slide lide box with a really strong presenceDone in graphite by a very young Maud Ryan at the dawn of the 20th century, this drawing absolutely meets my definition of transcendent. Nothing more than needed, but what a lot evoked. And quite a metaphor for the moment I'd say. 8" x 6 5 8" and in good condition, with some toning and smudges as evident.