Ready to Roar, Small Mounted Lion Monoprint by Victor DePauw, c. Mid 20th Century man in tuxedo who carved a series of

who carved a series of letters and numbers (looks like RUR 1861 to me) into what may have then been

I believe product of a reaction that occurred over time (I have seen it on a few ambrotypes)

as if our dog has marked its territory

and wear to a couple of patches--as documented in final three photos

with a bright red nose to boot

Ready to Roar, Small Mounted Lion Monoprint by Victor DePauw, c. Mid 20th Century man in tuxedo who carved a series ofSuch an excellent, very ready to roar, lion y lion by Victor DePauw (1902 1971), whose work ranged from illustration (including early New Yorker covers) to NY school Ab Ex to many things in between. Born in Belgium, DePauw spent most of his life in the US, including more than 50 years active in NYC and East Hampton art communities. Lots more on him out there. 5 5 8" x 4 15 16", thin paper mounted to card. This I believe is a monoprint, dark brown on