Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards It measures 9 1/8" long

It measures 9 1/8" long x 6" deep x 3 5/8" tall

she was carefully and finely made

which became an important export crop to Europe beginning in the 16th century--very desirable for its extraordinary combination of strength

which I believe dates to late 1940s or early 50s

the predecessor of the New York School / Abstract Expressionism

Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards It measures 9 1/8" longIn removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf, bear, raven, and dreamcatcher currently in the shop), I found this one, sandwiched behind it, which made for a fun surprise! I just love envisioning the pleasure of the @12 year old or so who I'd guess made it, drawing all of these faces and expressions, which wonderfully date it to the early years of Atari I think. I personally can remember drawing dog faces just like the one