Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical More about Bluteau and additional

More about Bluteau and additional images of his work here

This and the rest from what I understand came from a  sketchbook of drawings Malta did in the 1930s or so

Plain yellow on the back

is the most perfect warm shade of orange

I can't look at this little Minnie Mouse without thinking of the work of the late

Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical More about Bluteau and additionalHard not to feel deeply empathetic toward this guy, who I love so much for the expressionistic manner in which his face is carved, which make it seem as if the carver felt a great sense of urgency, and which gives the piece a terrific immediacy. Perhaps a portrait of a specific individual, or a self portrait, or maybe just a poignant portrait of existential dread. 4 3 4" tall x 2 3 16" wide x 1 1 2" deep. I think pine, with black ink (I think maybe