Edgar S. Yergason's 1859 Graphite Drawing of House with Tiny Figures eye-catching I have long admired these

I have long admired these sorts of tiles-- produced in the 18th and 19th century during the Qajar period in Persia--which very frequently feature hunters on horses like this one

or string a wire or ribbon and turn her into a large xmas tree ornament

I love the black hair

There is a bit of ink smudging to the left of the basket below girl and cat

and I've come to really love the effect

Edgar S. Yergason's 1859 Graphite Drawing of House with Tiny Figures eye-catching I have long admired theseIt 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