Convalescing Kitty, Charming Old Oil on Board Folk Painting Signed BL wooly hair One more often sees Lewis

One more often sees Lewis Smith's drawings of women boxers and wrestlers and diners

with all of the hinges working well and the drawer opening with ease

Beautiful vintage condition

The effect is to make him (I believe) appear as if a clown or thespian midway in the process of removing his makeup--and baring his true self

7 1/8" x 5" and in good shape

Convalescing Kitty, Charming Old Oil on Board Folk Painting Signed BL wooly hair One more often sees LewisPerhaps this kitty is not in fact convalescing, but rather just decided to claim your spot in bed but nestled so cozily in under the covers, looking to me like crisp hospital white sheets, and with what looks perhaps like a bruised or bloody nose, my first impression was of the cat recovering from a brawl in the alley! A charmer of a cat and little painting whatever the case, nicely painterly and with that rich mustard ochre background lending just