Ralph A. Blakelock, N.A. (1847-1919) American School A POEM, 1916 3 5/16 x 7 3/4 inches Pencil on paper Signed lower right with pencil: “ A.1.” (Albert the First) Provenance: The Artist Homeopathic State Hospital for the Insane, At Middletown, New York Mrs. Susielies Blakelock, Eagle Rock, California Thence by Family descent The Poem reads: “He gave to she, the dark red roses Gazelle eyed one, who poses: To Venus, of eastern daughters in sight, Of the distant exotic, gems so bright Under the fresh leaves growing, In Arbor Vitae, the south wind blowing, Gives to He – be mine – be mine As flowers fade – in time, in time.”