"Sweet Sixteen" 19th C Graphite Portrait of Young Woman with Ringlets antique embroidery cushion as if perhaps plotting to

as if perhaps plotting to overthrow the system

Gustavsberg Porcelain Museum

Even if not

I just love how earthy and rustic this large hand-thrown stoneware jar is---great for holding a big hearty bunch of wildflowers

The white silhouette is adhered directly to the purple fabric on the left side

"Sweet Sixteen" 19th C Graphite Portrait of Young Woman with Ringlets antique embroidery cushion as if perhaps plotting toThis lovely young woman, with her perfectly arched brows and ringlets and pursed lips, looks to me perhaps not entirely delighted to be the "sweet sixteen" of the hand written title below. Rather, to me, she looks as if she might be at least partially mourning the loss of her childhood. I love this about her, and everything about this portrait really, just right in its original round frame with glass and hanging loop at top. C. 1860s 70s I would