Bearded Man in Uniform, Striking Old Paper Cut moon face Lots of character

Lots of character

which I only noticed when looking from the underside

filled front and back of each page in combination of ink and graphite on blue and natural wove paper

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

quite aptly

Bearded Man in Uniform, Striking Old Paper Cut moon face Lots of characterPerhaps I should know the military leader this cut paper work is meant to represent but I don't! I find it quite striking though, and like the combination of sort of Santa Claus looking bearded face with wonderfully detailed uniform, which looks very smart and super graphic against the black paper ground, to which it is attached by tape in a couple spots. The black paper is not be as old as the paper cut itself, the latter of which I'd guess dates to