Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing pyrographed with detailing at the cuff

with detailing at the cuff that makes it feel especially special

but the wood has been hollowed out and whittled

but I'd never come across an antique French one like this

a process which tests how things hold up against one another and often helps me to understand what's especially good

Full of life on every jam packed page

Long Hair, Brush Raised, Book in Hands, Wonderful 19th Century Naive Graphite Drawing pyrographed with detailing at the cuffI purchased this drawing from the great Chuck Auerbach, who had a handful by the same maker, I believe together representing a series of vignettes from the life of the young woman here having her hair brushed. What I love most here is the hairbrush raised mid air, just before landing, so as to expose all those spiky bristles and really it looks almost like a weapon! Lovely details throughout, from the striped sleeves of the sitter, leading straight to