Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1993) pencil on paper figural studies on a single sheet titled "Pals" depicting two women standing and embracing named "Luella" and "Rhoda"; the artist as a young boy holding a puppy and "Mama" in the center; and solitary male sitting in a rope swing. Titled lower left and signed "Carroll Cloar" lower right. 23" H x 34" W. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Good condition overall with minimal staining to lower left bottom corner and 1"L spot to right lower margin. Pin holes to top corners. Small hole lower left corner.