Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man Galium trifidum which ranges from a Red

which ranges from a Red Delicious sort of red to a little browner nearer the bottom

The woman lost one little arm along the way

I was struck by the terrific delicacy of this original engraving from 1814

reddish stained turned wooden handle features a hole near the end for easy hanging

and is nice and deep so as to be useful in the kitchen

Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man Galium trifidum which ranges from a RedNot an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self portrait, maybe carved in art class, capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst. 9 3 4" x 7 5 8" x 5 8" thick, with a dark stain