A charming signed charcoal drawing by American artist Margery Ryerson, depicting a young child seated at a grand piano with a large dog resting beneath and an additional loosely sketched figure at lower right. Executed with expressive, confident linework and soft tonal shading, the composition captures a warm domestic music-room scene with an intimate, informal quality. Signed “M. Ryerson” in the lower left. Presented under glass in a black frame with cream matting and a narrow inner border. The frame and backing show age-related wear, including scuffs, small losses, toning, and paper wear to the reverse, as photographed. A decorative and appealing work by Margery Ryerson, well suited for collectors of American works on paper, musical subjects, figural art, or dog-themed artwork. Approx. frame size (in): 14.75 x 18.75 x 0.5, Approx. painting size (in): 7.7 x 12.

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