Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust Chinese lacquer box with blue and red targets

with blue and red targets for eyes

I love its roughness and the shape of it

illustrations) are held in the collections of the Whitney Museum

this exquisitely crafted wool tapestry was created by Jose Cotacachi

and this may be my favorite ever

Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust Chinese lacquer box with blue and red targetsHard not to feel deeply empathetic toward this guy, who I love so much for the expressionistic manner in which his face is carved, which make it seem as if the carver felt a great sense of urgency, and which gives the piece a terrific immediacy. Perhaps a portrait of a specific individual, or a self portrait, or maybe just a poignant portrait of existential dread. 4 3 4" tall x 2 3 16" wide x 1 1 2" deep. I think pine, with black ink (I think maybe