Chubby Children, Best Faces, Naive 19th Century Graphite and Watercolor Drawing in Gold Gessoed Frame girl with dog and evincing a soul poised

and evincing a soul poised to be lifted to heaven

very sturdy shape

and sheerness of her sleeves

17 1/2 x 13 1/2" and in excellent antique condition

Chubby Children, Best Faces, Naive 19th Century Graphite and Watercolor Drawing in Gold Gessoed Frame girl with dog and evincing a soul poisedThis one made me laugh out loud first, but really I think it is quite wonderful, and wonderfully done. I believe it is a boy at left in blue skirt and marvelously striped socks, and likely his sister beside him in pink dress. Terrific details everywhere, from the cross around her neck and lace collar, cuffs and hem, to the pocket on his shirt and plaid bow tie. But best of all their wide, chubby looking faces, his (again, I believe) reminding me of