Watercolor Painting of Couple and Little Girl with Open Arms antique Makah basket constructed of clay slabs cut

constructed of clay slabs cut into the shape of roosters

they look fabulous

Each measures 2 1/4" tall x 1 3/8" wide

but I think is much better--far looser (it looks positively abstract from certain angles)

1 3/4" across at lip

Watercolor Painting of Couple and Little Girl with Open Arms antique Makah basket constructed of clay slabs cutThis wonderful little watercolor painting feels so familiar, as if it might be based on an illustration from a book by Jane Austen or one of the Bronte sisters. Maybe it is just how grandly and dramatically it captures this moment of reunion one could surely write a novel inspired by it! I love the triangle formed by the three figures coming together the outstretched arms of the little girl on one side, and voluminous purple skirt of woman on the