Parallelograms, Trapeziums, Oblique and Parallel Lines, Satisfying Small 19th C. Ink Drawing 1991 I think it seems both

I think it seems both quintessentially early 1980s and also timeless

True 1940s deadstock

handmade in Russia (in Moscow I believe) in the early 1960s

but otherwise the handle is in very good shape

Makah and Nootka Northwest Coast Native American baskets (Vancouver Island/northern Washington) are my very favorites--typically small and very finely woven of bear grass with cedar bark rims and plaited bases

Parallelograms, Trapeziums, Oblique and Parallel Lines, Satisfying Small 19th C. Ink Drawing 1991 I think it seems bothThis was a loose drawing from a larger lot of 19th century perspective drawings, including a full notebook (listed a few weeks ago and still available as of this writing.) Something to my eye very satisfying about this one in a stand alone way especially the learning of that rake against parallelogram of a trough, which for me brings it all to life! I like the tension between orientations, too (a profile of a structure with chimney turned the other