Relief Carved and Painted English Pointer in Landscape (One of Two) large charcoal drawing I had never seen one

I had never seen one of these planters before

rendered very lightly and facing us directly

4 1/4" x 3 1/6"

with its red tongue confronting you at eye level

late 19th or very early 20th century I believe

Relief Carved and Painted English Pointer in Landscape (One of Two) large charcoal drawing I had never seen oneThis painted relief carved panel really makes me want an English Pointer companion, and to head out together on long walks through the countryside! (Of course there are tall boots and a hunter green jacket and maybe a plaid wool scarf too that accompany this vision!) I think the soft green and brown and blue of the painted background are just right here, giving a bit of a sense of moody weather while perfectly setting off this wonderfully carved and