Fantastic Late 19th Century Large Charcoal Drawing of Girl and Dog milk pitcher The dealer I bought them

The dealer I bought them from described them as representing civil war generals

as well as on each of the leaves and circles around its perimeter

but they definitely clink when knocked against one another

I think it is just beautifully done

though possibly French

Fantastic Late 19th Century Large Charcoal Drawing of Girl and Dog milk pitcher The dealer I bought themThis is definitely one of my all time favorite things I've had in the shop. Yes, my love of it is surely enhanced by my own deep dog love, but regardless, truly a marvelous drawing, and about the most tender expression of love and connection that I can imagine, down to every detail. The way the long fingers of her left hand spread protectively over her dog's shoulder, and then how her other hand is curled under his neck, looking almost like a paw. Her