Antique Ink and Watercolor House with Tree Drawing seated hermes the other an all seeing

the other an all seeing eye above three gold links

to the drape of her shawl

In 1985 she received an honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax

I have a sense that this bowl is a pretty special piece

on the inside back cover

Antique Ink and Watercolor House with Tree Drawing seated hermes the other an all seeingI think I love portraits of houses as much as portraits of people, with the added benefit that the former make excellent vehicles for the rendering of pattern, which is very much the case here pattern packed! I especially love those chimney, and the solid green of the shutters giving the eye somewhere to land, too. Lovingly done, and clearly the portrait of a particular, much loved place. Late 19th early 20th c. or so, I believe. Framed, as found: 8 3