Paper Portrait - Perdita bobbin lace I have always loved this

I have always loved this mid century design by Sanderson

This length is 200cm long and varies between 3-4cm

The paint on the walls is worn and reveals layers of sumptious colours that were painted in stages in the 1800's

Silk hanger from knot to top of droplet measures 10

Paper Portrait - Perdita bobbin lace I have always loved thisThere is a quality to old paper that can't be captured in todays production. It is a long running addiction of mine to always be bringing found ephemera back to the studio from my travels. As fabric, it is time that makes the surface more delicate, and the edges soft and worn. I love how the papers tone changes in areas and there's marks from a journey travelled. Here is a beautiful etched portrait. The engraved portrait measures 14cm x 21cm dating to