Black Ink Dog Drawing by Charles G. Martin Jr., 1926 vintage fishing floats Figures together measure 6" across

Figures together measure 6" across x 6 1/4" tall x 1 1/8" wide

They are stamped Philippines on the bottom

with what look like big pink ears (plus tiny brown boots)

But it is the expression on the face of the man at the center upon which I think the painting hinges-- elusive

It appears that the date carved into the bottom is 1974

Black Ink Dog Drawing by Charles G. Martin Jr., 1926 vintage fishing floats Figures together measure 6" acrossI love how the line of the tail on this smart looking dog perfectly echoes the the bow of his back and curve of his belly, and with this perfect posture one might think he's about to win a medal! I prefer though to think he's just a handsome, very loyal, ever ready companion, at this moment ready to head out for a long walk (or maybe just to go fetch the newspaper from the driveway!) Signed Charles G. Martin Jr, 1926, black ink on cream paper, and in