Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing folk art penguins as if to steady himself

as if to steady himself himself from being pulled into the vast unknown

and with this very satisfying spiral

He measures approximately 6" long x 3" tall and is in perfectly distressed condition

but small enough to draw appreciation for the skillfulness of the carving - just right

the women's branch of the US Army--formed as an auxiliary unit (WAAC)  in 1942

Maud Ryan's Very Sweet 1900 Bird House on Tall Pole Drawing folk art penguins as if to steady himselfDone in graphite by a very young Maud Ryan at the dawn of the 20th century, this drawing absolutely meets my definition of transcendent. Nothing more than needed, but what a lot evoked. And quite a metaphor for the moment I'd say. 8" x 6 5 8" and in good condition, with some toning and smudges as evident.