SOLD Bold and Lyrical Antique Hanging Pin Keep / Needle Book 19th c portrait watercolor who I take for a

who I take for a man of the woods in many senses

ink on watercolor type paper

producing nice rich color

and were/are often made by artists specialized in making them

and most likely this is the Emperor and Empress

SOLD Bold and Lyrical Antique Hanging Pin Keep / Needle Book 19th c portrait watercolor who I take for aThis one for me is all about color and pattern, with this great color blocking of tan and (thinly striped) blue and white silk on the face, turned into a drawing with the lyrical application of that red thread. Feels like a poem, and a painting. The hinged face flips up to reveal several fabric "pages" for holding needles underneath, and then room for pins all around the sides. With green silk moire on reverse. 7" t (as hung) x 3 3 8" w x 3 4" d.