Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe rolling the metal ball around

rolling the metal ball around until it lands in one of the recesses

This drawing came from a portfolio of academic charcoal drawings

but the photo still really great

with one rough spot at the tip of the tail

Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe rolling the metal ball aroundNothing prettier than a peony, I think, and this theorem style watercolor captures three of them in all of their soft and lush blooming beauty. 19th century American, it was done on thin wove paper, which shows a few tears, stains and some creasing around the edges, but the painting itself is in very good shape, and very lovely. One could have a mat cut to frame it closer in, but I personally don't mind at all seeing the wear and edges on something