Rock Painted Starry Eyed Man! Clare Leighton wood engraving Especially great I think is

Especially great I think is how the position of the google eyes changes the temperament of each character

) The wood is in great condition

The ribbons used for the outer ruffles are LaNativida and Beina Victoria-"Extra Fina"

But with a little research I've learned that the Rosse who signed the underside was Jerry Rosse

from its hand-painted red-cheeked smiling face to its polka dotted outfit

Rock Painted Starry Eyed Man! Clare Leighton wood engraving Especially great I think isI love a good painted rock, especially one that reflects its maker taking advantage of the particularities of that particular rock, as if just coaxing out what was already there! And really, hard not to smile looking at this bright eyed fellow, with pink mouth and mustache and the brim of his cap overhanging his face. Pretty great, pretty large and heavy, and flat on the back so easy to set or prop anywhere. 10" t x 5 3 8" w x 1 3 4" d. A little minor