Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque hand-painted bull which was somewhat regretfully taped

which was somewhat regretfully taped to a backing card

The surface to my eye is spectacularly gorgeous

There is one small clean tear along the lower left edge

and I’d guess were once two of a dinner set

Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque hand-painted bull which was somewhat regretfully tapedThis one was proudly signed by Edwin Stetson on reverse, which includes another drawing of a fish, and then another "Ed" for good measure. I think it's just terrific, very naive and also transcendent, with shallow relief carving giving a bit of dimension to the fish and chunky rocks below. I love the patch of white at top, distinguishing sea from sky, and the painterly treatment of this great green and yellow fish against deep blue. 6 1 8" x 4" x 3