William Charles Palmer 1940 Pen and Ink "Cephalopoda" Drawing New England farm who appears to be sprinkling

who appears to be sprinkling magic dust in the air

I have lots of love for the person who created this whimsical construction--no small effort

Otherwise excellent condition

When I first saw this fantastic pair of vintage Japanese tiered Art Deco ceramic planters glazed a rich

I found it empty

William Charles Palmer 1940 Pen and Ink "Cephalopoda" Drawing New England farm who appears to be sprinklingThis is an original pen and black ink drawing by William Charles Palmer (signed and dated 1940 right above "Cephalopoda") executed on rice paper, then cut and mounted to white laid paper. I really love how old and dark and briny it feels, like something straight out of Jules Verne, and I imagine it may indeed have been done as an illustration for a book or publication about sea creatures, though am not certain. Palmer (1906 1987) was born in Des