This pencil drawing on paper shows a grave, marked by a cross, with various items such as flower pots and vases strewn across it. It is signed and dated in the upper right corner "William Sommer, Feb 23-91". There is also a quote at the top reading "The mossy marbles rest on the lips that he has pressed In their bloom, And the names he loves to hear Have been carved for many a year On the tomb." This quote is from the 4th stanza of "The Last Leaf" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-94. Taped on verso is various information including old newspaper articles about the artist, handwritten information and an old framing sticker. It is matted and framed under glass and the image size is 18" x 12" and overall size is 22-3/4" x 16-3/4".
400/600 Sold $713.00
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