Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Charcoal Drawing of Caryatid with Oar angular mug down to the stippled leaves

down to the stippled leaves on the trees that hover over the figures

which are the only clubs of this deck that have endured

keeping an eye on things inside and out

It measures 9 1/2" long x 2" tall x 3/4" wide handle and is in great vintage condition

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Charcoal Drawing of Caryatid with Oar angular mug down to the stippled leavesThis drawing came from a portfolio of academic charcoal drawings, dated between 1800 1813, discovered in Paris by a Belgian seller, who I purchased this one from. Especially because of the oar she is holding (which makes me especially love this), I believe the drawing may be based on a late 17th century caryatid by Raphael painted below the fresco of 'The Meeting between Leo the Great and Attila' in the Stanza di Eliodoro in the Vatican, who is