Lonely Trees Against Blue Sea and Sky, Oil on Board 1930s minnie mouse with the head of one

with the head of one seal resting against the back of the figure

Paint loss as evident but very sturdy and sound and charming

with what I'm pretty sure is its original paint--a dark red overall

which appears between the letters U & S

With Jugtown--which continues to operate today under the leadership of potter Vernon Owens--they sought to meld forms from ancient traditions with those of utilitarian pottery developed in North Carolina

Lonely Trees Against Blue Sea and Sky, Oil on Board 1930s minnie mouse with the head of oneThis painting is just the sort of moody thing that suits me, with its spindly trees (our what to call them?) on rocky outcrop looking as if forlornly gesturing toward the sea and sky. Seems pretty Beckett esque to me, as if they are waving, and waiting, for someone or something that might never arrive. Oil on board I believe, with a very matte surface. Sold in the mellow gold painted wooden frame I found it in, which shows plenty of surface wear but I