Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania terra cotta basketweave planter did a series of drawings

did a series of drawings very late in life of floating forms composed double-profiles

Head measures 1 3/4" wide x 2" tall x 1 5/8" deep

doesn't he just look like he's planning to rule the world

Overall size is 14" x 17"

Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania terra cotta basketweave planter did a series of drawingsI don't doubt the genuine sorrow of this dreamy young sailor over those he has lost, though it does appear he might rather enjoy playing the part of mourner!:) Every detail of this wonderful drawing enhances its almost over the top romanticism: the tiny crosses atop the tombstone against which he leans, the moon over his shoulder and halo of stars above him; the late hour of the church clock; the cap in his hand, which points straight to tiny boat