Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania American stoneware funnel with a stronger use of

with a stronger use of an orange-yellow

A really charming vase with a wonderful

darkening along the horizontal striations where it puddled a bit

but now just clangs a bit when one sets it down

The drawing itself is in very good condition

Mourning Sailor Antique Pencil Drawing, Conneautville, Pennsylvania American stoneware funnel with a stronger use ofI 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