Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape on plywood

on plywood

I've shot it with two different lighting situations and am including examples of both

The table appears to be joined entirely with tiny nails

measures 4 1/2" x 4" x 1"

Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape on plywoodIt took someone else to identify the object in the hand of this woman as most likely a fan; what I see is a sharp weapon, casting this woman as on her way to becoming a murderess! The black of her dress gives the sense that she is in mourning, and so I imagine her as poised to seek revenge! I find the whole thing quite wonderful, with hand cut black paper for the silhouette of her head, heads and feet, and a marvelous interplay of dark silk and