Chubby Children, Best Faces, Naive 19th Century Graphite and Watercolor Drawing in Gold Gessoed Frame alebrijes and really handy for all

and really handy for all sorts of things

and I especially love the push-pull between neck stretched in one direction and front paw extended in the other

6 5/8" t x 5" w when open

I find the combination of the form and surface decoration just perfect

late 19th c I would guess

Chubby Children, Best Faces, Naive 19th Century Graphite and Watercolor Drawing in Gold Gessoed Frame alebrijes and really handy for allThis one made me laugh out loud first, but really I think it is quite wonderful, and wonderfully done. I believe it is a boy at left in blue skirt and marvelously striped socks, and likely his sister beside him in pink dress. Terrific details everywhere, from the cross around her neck and lace collar, cuffs and hem, to the pocket on his shirt and plaid bow tie. But best of all their wide, chubby looking faces, his (again, I believe) reminding me of