Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview custom Lucky Strikes tin which alone make it a

which alone make it a good trip as far as I'm concerned

Green: 1 5/8" x 1 5/8"

IL in the 1970s

this particular volume  (#6) in a series of Krone's Paragon Series drawing books was designed to teach "more difficult" exercises in shading

Though photos don't quite do it justice

Vase of Bergonia, Beautifully Moody c. 1870s Stereoview custom Lucky Strikes tin which alone make it aI love early albumen stereoviews that feel super atmospheric, and this is most definitely one of those, and then some. I believe the flowers are bergonia, as described on the series list on reverse, here placed in an excellent and perfectly complementary leaf patterned vase. Minimal in a great way, with aging to the background (I think glue showing through), which just adds to the ambiance. And mounted on the perfect matte orange card. Lovely. 7" x 3