The Champion, Boy in Back Yard with Raised Fists and Protruding Ribs, c. 1940s Snapshot Simms drawing The clock also indicates such

The clock also indicates such things as the months

I presume was made as a momento mori

but I rather like the straight across line of his empty hands now—or one could stick other things through the holes at the end of his arms

with a few tiny scuff marks/discolorations

but there is a pad covering its base that I have not removed

The Champion, Boy in Back Yard with Raised Fists and Protruding Ribs, c. 1940s Snapshot Simms drawing The clock also indicates suchLots rolled up in this one for me, from the freedom of backyard play to aspirations toward masculine ideals to the simultaneous joy, assertiveness, and vulnerability embedded in his raised arms gesture and the exposure of chest and jutting rib cage. And the setting composition, fluttery leaves behind him and spiky ones running in a diagonal to frame his leg, is just right. 4 3 8" x 2 13 16". Very good condition.