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Edward Lear
1812-1888
Chinese Chopsticks and Paintbrushes
Pen and brown ink on paper.
4 5/16 x 4 15/16 inches (110 x 126 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Paul Pennoyer, 1963.
2007.88e
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Part of 11 drawings including a nonsense rhyme, seven with humorous texts and three landscapes.
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Inscribed with, "Sheet comprising of Chinese objects ie. seals, puzzle, beetle trap, slate table candle, Indian figurine and crocodile".
Provenance:
Mrs. Paul Pennoyer.
Associated names:
Pennoyer, Frances, 1897-1989, former owner.
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