19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash Happily it stands up on

Happily it stands up on its own two feet

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19th Century Three Pineapples Watercolor Drawing in Great Period Frame dyed splint ash Happily it stands up onThis 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