Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem 1930s Russian stacking toy which I believe dates to

which I believe dates to the end of the 19th century

perhaps by him

"A fool uttered all his mind"

4" tall x 2 5/8" deep x 5 1/2" long

chocolates

Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem 1930s Russian stacking toy which I believe dates toThis beautifully executed drawing, which I might guess dates to the earlyish 19th century, takes its inspiration from the poem by Alexander Pope reproduced below. It seems the nine descendants from heaven, who have come to sing, have gained some earthly company, as I count thirteen altogether here, seven I think for sure with the wings of angels, and it does look like nine with instruments in hand. It seems quite appropriate that it should have been