Persian Manuscript Gouache Painting with Wresters! early warhol largely because in my mind

largely because in my mind they are forever connected to Jasper John's painted bronze sculpture of them

and also the silhouette created by his tapering arms and flared pants

The NC LANE carved into one side of it made me do a little searching for the name

This very fun-to-wear and finely made enamel on copper pin perfectly embodies atomic age design

and I love him all the more for the wear

Persian Manuscript Gouache Painting with Wresters! early warhol largely because in my mindIt's the pair of wrestlers on this illuminated manuscript page, Persian I believe, that really make it for me, though the gridded patterning on that bright blue floor, and weeping willows against gold, and lime green of the seated man's tunic really do it for me too! Gouache on paper, with terrific color and pattern and gestures throughout, earlyish 20th c. or so I presume. 7 7 8" x 5 7 8" and in very good condition, with a few stains and a little