Egyptian Skirts, 1938 Ink and Gouache Illustration by Anna Thomson fort morgan Born in Java

Born in Java

The toes of her barefoot seem to have root-like properties as well

Maybe once part of weathervane

The box measures 4 1/4" across x 2 5/8" tall

circa 1930s

Egyptian Skirts, 1938 Ink and Gouache Illustration by Anna Thomson fort morgan Born in JavaI know from the seller I purchased it from that this came from a portfolio of illustrations done by an Anna Thomson of Westchester, NY for a history of costume class in 1938. One certainly comes across these sorts of drawings from time to time, but I think this particular piece quite transcends the context of its making, between the marvelously tender interactions among figures the touch of fingers, hand hold, arm across the back and the terrific