Richard Harrison's Marvelous Old Painting of Flowers and Yellow Ground on Board carved vertebrae head with a hole at one

with a hole at one end for hanging

who turned all who looked at her to stone--so believe these cards date to no later than the 20s

and another graphite drawing on reverse

and what looks to me to be a very carefully hand-lettered "a remembrance" at center

" an international exposition at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair

Richard Harrison's Marvelous Old Painting of Flowers and Yellow Ground on Board carved vertebrae head with a hole at oneAnother completely joyful thing, this one courtesy of a young (I presume) Richard Harrison, who printed his name proudly across the bottom long ago. Seems to me no words could really do justice to the exuberant full of life ness of this painting, reminding me (as if I needed reminding) of the clarity and transcendent power of a great kid made piece of art. Better in person, and feeling newly wonderful every time I look at it. 9 1 2" x 6 1 2" and in