19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash which promoted and sold artwork

which promoted and sold artwork by native artists of the region

the  highest portion measures 1/2" inch high

upon seeing a selection of them in Documenta 13

Happily it stands up on its own two feet

(I found it in Maine along with a elephant

19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash which promoted and sold artworkThis pencil and watercolor drawing was probably a sketch in advance of a larger theorem painting, but I personally prefer the looseness of the sketch! What especially drew me to it was the pineapples, long a symbol of friendship and hospitality, and so making this a nice one to hang near the front door by way of welcome. I also love the dramatic stems and pencil drawn flourished around them, looking rather like lightening bolts! And sold as found in a