Mid 19th Century Watercolor and Gouache Pink Roses, From Sister to Brother hunting cup I think in significant part

I think in significant part because they feel cozy and comforting and optimistic

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maybe even greater here with the other boxer out of the picture

with a gripped handle

Mid 19th Century Watercolor and Gouache Pink Roses, From Sister to Brother hunting cup I think in significant partVery frequently, I find one thing in a particular genre that becomes a gateway the seeking more of the same! One example of late are antique friendship paintings of flowers: a wonderful study of variations on a theme, and what a lovely thing for a friend or sibling to give to another, in this case a sister to her brother, I believe in either 1841 or 1847 (it appears to be dated at lower right, following the inscription from the "affectionate sister"