Relief Carved and Painted English Pointer in Landscape (One of Two) large charcoal drawing late 19th or very early

late 19th or very early 20th century I believe

rendered very lightly and facing us directly

The first photo (scan) is most accurate color-wise

and the the sweetgrass on the sides and lip has been braided and woven in both single and double strands

I had never seen one of these planters before

Relief Carved and Painted English Pointer in Landscape (One of Two) large charcoal drawing late 19th or very earlyThis painted relief carved panel really makes me want an English Pointer companion, and to head out together on long walks through the countryside! (Of course there are tall boots and a hunter green jacket and maybe a plaid wool scarf too that accompany this vision!) I think the soft green and brown and blue of the painted background are just right here, giving a bit of a sense of moody weather while perfectly setting off this wonderfully carved and