Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque parlour game and carved with a couple

and carved with a couple of dimples to make it look just a tiny bit soft

singularly charming

2 3/4" across at bristles

adding to its modern feel

Fish Among Rocks, Edwin Stetson's Old Carved and Painted Folk Art Plaque parlour game and carved with a coupleThis one was proudly signed by Edwin Stetson on reverse, which includes another drawing of a fish, and then another "Ed" for good measure. I think it's just terrific, very naive and also transcendent, with shallow relief carving giving a bit of dimension to the fish and chunky rocks below. I love the patch of white at top, distinguishing sea from sky, and the painterly treatment of this great green and yellow fish against deep blue. 6 1 8" x 4" x 3