Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe which is about as perfect

which is about as perfect a thing as I can imagine

This drawing came from a portfolio of academic charcoal drawings

It measures 8

though I'd almost be inclined to keep them for myself

but I think this is likely a one of a kind homemade version

Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe which is about as perfectNothing prettier than a peony, I think, and this theorem style watercolor captures three of them in all of their soft and lush blooming beauty. 19th century American, it was done on thin wove paper, which shows a few tears, stains and some creasing around the edges, but the painting itself is in very good shape, and very lovely. One could have a mat cut to frame it closer in, but I personally don't mind at all seeing the wear and edges on something