Peaches and Grapes, Antique Folk Art Oil on Board Painting dial measuring tape The image was developed over

The image was developed over hot mercury

Unsigned and I don't know who the artist was

dark green trim

very sturdy and stable

and at 3 1/2 by 6 1/4" it's of a nice size for display

Peaches and Grapes, Antique Folk Art Oil on Board Painting dial measuring tape The image was developed overA nicely atmospheric old oil on board painting of a pair of dangling peaches and a bunch of grapes. The tall narrow shape of the board is somewhat unusual, and I must say the vertically oriented composition with strategically arranged hanging fruits makes me wonder whether this wasn't meant as a nod to a nude torso of a woman?! Maybe that's just me, or maybe it was subconscious or maybe it was a very deliberate visual metaphor! Whatever the case, I