History of Roman Ornament Gouache on Board Student Painting c. 1918 round basket from which pieces were bitten

from which pieces were bitten off or cut

with a fine crack extending down part of the side

"Just Make it Moxie for Mine" piece (which was encased in a plastic slip) at a recent estate sale because I loved the graphics on the cover so much

points to the materiality of the woodblock surface itself

gold or other metal--but here the metal bits are irregular and not sanded down

History of Roman Ornament Gouache on Board Student Painting c. 1918 round basket from which pieces were bittenThis gouache on board comes from a portfolio of student work by a Rachel S. Roberts, c. 1918 and there is another showcasing Greek ornament, listed separately. This one is a little beaten up and the architectural details at the bottom not as exciting as the figures and gold and light blue painted objects on the upper half, but that sandal with the face at the top of the laces alone makes me love it! 12" x 18". Tearing to the face of the board in the