French School Charcoal Drawing of Classical Nude Sculpture, 1893 (Larger of Two) blackjack This sculpture to me feels

This sculpture to me feels really sincere

framed by lemons on one side and grapes on the other

This is one of my favorite carved figure I've found

) I might hang this one near the front door

and this is about the most beautiful I've ever seen

French School Charcoal Drawing of Classical Nude Sculpture, 1893 (Larger of Two) blackjack This sculpture to me feelsI purchased this and a second charcoal drawing from an estate sale here in Ipswich, which their prior owner purchased at a flea market it Paris many years ago. The drawings surely represent two different views of the same sculpture, this frontal view the larger of the two. Clearly it shows some staining and discoloration from a previous framing, but I of course don't mind that enhancement to its aura:) 17 x 11 3 4, charcoal on laid paper. Flaws as