Edgar S. Yergason's 1859 Graphite Drawing of House with Tiny Figures vintage gift There are a few small

There are a few small stains on the backing fabric

while surely pondering the state of the world

11 7/8" t x 8 1/2" w x 4" d and really in excellent condition

and I rather like the effect of these surface imperfections subtly undermining the perfection of beauty herself

Edgar S. Yergason's 1859 Graphite Drawing of House with Tiny Figures vintage gift There are a few smallIt should be noted that this drawing, dated 1859 on the reverse, is somewhat faint and so it is one that requires and very much rewards close looking, delivering marvelous details, especially on the two tiny hatted figures at right. A quick search reveals that the Edgar S. Yergason, who signed this on the back, went on to fight in the Civil War, and to become a well known interior designer in Hartford, CT. I think he showed brilliance at a very young