Thackeray, William Makepeace

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1811-1863

Sir Pitt's Last Stage

Graphite on paper.

6 7/8 x 3 15/16 inches (174 x 100 mm)

Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1934.

2005.170

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This drawing is a pencil sketch for a full-page illustration in Harper's Magazine, December, 1892.

Provenance:

Dr. G.C. Taylor, Brisbane, Australia, his sale, Sotheby's, London, 30 May, 1934, lot 567; from which acquired.

Associated names:

Taylor, G. C., former owner.
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.

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