Ready to Roar, Small Mounted Lion Monoprint by Victor DePauw, c. Mid 20th Century Burmese betel box right down to those beautifully

right down to those beautifully rounded fingers

I haven't come across any Ballantine cans since

The carved "egg and dart" border seems a knowing nod to the ancient Greeks as well

I'd keep them near at hand for frequent readings

and street artist in the East Village during its heydey in the early 80s

Ready to Roar, Small Mounted Lion Monoprint by Victor DePauw, c. Mid 20th Century Burmese betel box right down to those beautifullySuch an excellent, very ready to roar, lion y lion by Victor DePauw (1902 1971), whose work ranged from illustration (including early New Yorker covers) to NY school Ab Ex to many things in between. Born in Belgium, DePauw spent most of his life in the US, including more than 50 years active in NYC and East Hampton art communities. Lots more on him out there. 5 5 8" x 4 15 16", thin paper mounted to card. This I believe is a monoprint, dark brown on