Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing folk art penguins and with this very satisfying

and with this very satisfying spiral

8 7/16" t x 6 3/8" w x 3 1/8" d

He measures approximately 6" long x 3" tall and is in perfectly distressed condition

but small enough to draw appreciation for the skillfulness of the carving - just right

Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing folk art penguins and with this very satisfyingDone in graphite by a very young Maud Ryan at the dawn of the 20th century, this drawing absolutely meets my definition of transcendent. Nothing more than needed, but what a lot evoked. And quite a metaphor for the moment I'd say. 8" x 6 5 8" and in good condition, with some toning and smudges as evident.