Red Brick Hearth with Pot and Plants, Small Naive Watercolor wood and cloth Rust to the surface all

Rust to the surface all over

the gray one folded in pleats

developed in the 1830s for the India and China trade and popular for the Opium trade

excellent vintage condition

Red Brick Hearth with Pot and Plants, Small Naive Watercolor wood and cloth Rust to the surface allIt's getting to be the time of year when a cozy little watercolor like this has extra appeal, though that yellow vase with cut flowers perched atop the fireplace at list hints at spring. An old school drawing I would guess, earlyish 20th century, and looks like someone was pleased enough with it to keep it in a scrapbook, as the corners show some discoloration, pretty minor, from old corner mounts. 5 5 8" x 3 1 2". Age toning to the corners as noted;