C. 1838 Folk Art Watercolor Mourning Picture for Two Infants, Framed miniature pool balls or just as its own

or just as its own thing

There is some darkening/spotting on one portion of one side only

or past and future

It is in very good vintage condition--- no chips or cracks

C. 1838 Folk Art Watercolor Mourning Picture for Two Infants, Framed miniature pool balls or just as its ownI've long been admiring 19th century folk art mourning pictures in this manner, such beautiful and tender things I think, packed with such sorrow, but also resilience. This one mourns not one but two children, Frances and Joseph Cross, the first who died at 12 months, the second at 16 months, in 1838. Veritably wrapped in green leaves, grass, shrubs I love that the landscape also includes bright blooming flowers, lending a sense of hope and