Manuel Garcia y Rodriguez [1863-1925]
Spain
Ventures and sayings, 1883.
Watercolor on paper
5-1/2 x  3-1/2 inches
Signed at upper left : ‘Garcia y Rodriguez / Seville 1883’.

In an antique fluted cove frame outside dimensions is 12 x 10 inches.

Markings: Handwritten note in paint.
Location: Bottom of painting.
Text: ‘Venturas y dichas en mesmero mi modiole en el año que osi si empeoran, es lo que le deseo el autor ole esta tarjeta en vendido servido [Ventures and sayings at the same time my modiole in the year that if they start, is what the author gave him ole this tangerine in sold served OR Venturas and said in mesmero my modiole in the year that if they worsen, is what I wish the author ole this card in sold served – [unclear exact note]].