Antique Schoolgirl Watercolor, Two Flowers Ricco Maresca with a terrific mix of

with a terrific mix of curves and angles

Really a perfect little thing

The zig zag design on both interior and exterior is striking

One nail securing the horizontal bar across the back is loose due to a split in the wood

presumed mid- to late-19th century

Antique Schoolgirl Watercolor, Two Flowers Ricco Maresca with a terrific mix ofAs you likely well know by now, I'm always looking for antique watercolors like this one, likely done by a school girl in the 2nd half of the 19th century, and likely one of many once held together in a ruled notebook. I love the combination of confidence and navet, and the saturated, bold colors on these two flowers, which I find super satisfying and just right for holding on to the late days of summer. This one I think would be fantastic in a lemon