Beryl Breedlove 1961 Ink on Board Illustration, "Hang on Mary, I'm Coming!" antique porcelain especially the two groups of

especially the two groups of rather mysterious looking figures in landscapes on either side of the box

which is a bit dry with a little bit of cracking

and there is another whisper of red ribbon visible on the underside of the basket

I find this handwoven vintage kilim rug or tapestry super evocative

and the lushness of those red printed hearts

Beryl Breedlove 1961 Ink on Board Illustration, "Hang on Mary, I'm Coming!" antique porcelain especially the two groups ofI really could not resist this old student drawing on board of a very serious "Bert" to the rescue! I love everything about it, from his clenched jaw and high cheekbones (and very early 60s lifeguard haircut!) to that forward pointing sharp left elbow and life preserver firmly grasped in the other hand. And then curlicues of the shoreline his foot seems to hover just above! Pretty fun, and a great gift for one's favorite heroic type or rescuee! 10" x