Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem charming carving *Knife sharpener box he is

*Knife sharpener box he is standing on sold separately

What makes them really wonderful is their specificity--these have been used as teaching tools due to their accuracy in representing the fine details of each particular species of mushroom they portray

There were a few different plate designs produced

It appears as if one of his feet may have been glue back in place at some point

Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem charming carving *Knife sharpener box he isThis beautifully executed drawing, which I might guess dates to the earlyish 19th century, takes its inspiration from the poem by Alexander Pope reproduced below. It seems the nine descendants from heaven, who have come to sing, have gained some earthly company, as I count thirteen altogether here, seven I think for sure with the wings of angels, and it does look like nine with instruments in hand. It seems quite appropriate that it should have been