Lovely and Unusual Late 19th C. Chestnuts Still Life Japanese watercolor sticks Casco bottling was based in

Casco bottling was based in southern Maine

all counterpointing the gun strapped to his back

Blue: 7 1/4" t

with one dark spot as documented in photos

The combination of them

Lovely and Unusual Late 19th C. Chestnuts Still Life Japanese watercolor sticks Casco bottling was based inI'm really smitten with this little painting, unusual for its solid black ground, which to my eye makes these chestnuts, plus two almonds and a walnut, feels quite jewel like. Curious and special feeling, and with these wonderfully wispy white tufts at the ends indicating they've been freshly shucked. A perfect winter still life I'd say. 8 1 4" x 6" and in good antique condition. Signed A. C. Johnson, January 1898. With a clear coat over the painting