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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
"But how can I go out," wailed Darby in great distress
1905
Pen and black ink over graphite, on illustration board.
14 5/8 x 10 5/8 inches (372 x 270 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1530
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Title from published caption.
Original drawing by E.J. Sullivan for an illustration for Herminie Templeton's story, "The ashes of old wishes," as it was published in McClure's magazine, December 1905, v. 26, p. 211.
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Signed and dated at lower right, "Edmund J. Sullivan. 1905"; inscribed in pen on verso, "The Ashes of Old Wishes" (3) "How can I go out," wailed Darby in great distress. "Where are me two foine legs? Whats become of me I'd like to know?"; label affixed to verso with the order or plate number(?), story title, and artist's name filled in.
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Darby O'Gill standing before the king of the fairies and gesturing in alarm towards his legs, which have vanished from the knees down.
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