Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed long whimsy chain Definitely these are pretty early

Definitely these are pretty early

parrots I guess

left top corner is lost

he in a big hat

Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed long whimsy chain Definitely these are pretty earlyI fell in love with this antique folk art graphite portrait immediately upon sight; wonderful androgynous face with great round chin, book (Bible I assume) held in lovely long fingers, and these great billowing sleeves. At first I thought perhaps a young priest, but then it looks to be a shawl draped around the shoulders, and while earrings were worn by certain men of a certain rank (or pirates!), particularly in Europe, I think this is more likely a