Company H, 4th Sec. Cabin, Lovely Small Antique Painting on Oiled Canvas Over Wood, Signed Hicks mid-century gift Playful with his tongue extended--and

Playful with his tongue extended--and meaning that any liquid poured into the vessel would come spilling out the mouth

and some tearing to the tufted red satin fabric of the interior

or easy to add a hook on reverse

and I have to think one with a bacchanalian theme

You know I can never resist a drawing like this

Company H, 4th Sec. Cabin, Lovely Small Antique Painting on Oiled Canvas Over Wood, Signed Hicks mid-century gift Playful with his tongue extended--andOne of two by the same maker I purchased at the New Hampshire antique show, both painted on waxed canvas stretched over solid wood panel, with the waxing of the canvas lending an delicate, atmospheric quality that photos can't quite capture. And the soft, subtle palette on this one makes lends it a particular sort of otherworldliness, as if hovering in the space of one's memory. The door of this lonely little cabin reads 4th Sec Co H, which I presume