"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman west germany keramik The handle extends through a

The handle extends through a hole in the flat

Framed: 15 1/2 x 12 1/2"

The snowy ground

This is a very beautiful brush

I purchased this piece

"Me Take Yo Likeness Mitsi" Antique Drawing of Artist and Old Woman west germany keramik The handle extends through aWhat a curious and charming old drawing! The handwritten cursive running along below the image I believe reads "Me Take You Likeness Mitsi," I assume articulating the action of the seated artist, engaged in drawing the old woman, presumably Mitsi, standing before him. A curious model she is, and what is with this giant hand she is holding out toward him, dramatically contrasting with the second little arm and hand at her side? She seems only to have