Lovely and Unusual Late 19th C. Chestnuts Still Life notebook drawing which to me speak of

which to me speak of the symbiotic interconnected of all things

with a clothespin glued to a piece of wood for the clip

or announce someone's 60th or 90th birthday

just left over from a tag attached

and paying more attention to

Lovely and Unusual Late 19th C. Chestnuts Still Life notebook drawing which to me speak ofI'm really smitten with this little painting, unusual for its solid black ground, which to my eye makes these chestnuts, plus two almonds and a walnut, feels quite jewel like. Curious and special feeling, and with these wonderfully wispy white tufts at the ends indicating they've been freshly shucked. A perfect winter still life I'd say. 8 1 4" x 6" and in good antique condition. Signed A. C. Johnson, January 1898. With a clear coat over the painting