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Frederick Walker
1840-1875
A Gentleman Leaning on His Cane
Pen and black ink, on paper.
4 7/16 x 2 3/8 inches (113 x 60 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2097
Notes:
Title from Ray.
Drawing by Frederick Walker, possibly intended as a design for an illustration for an unidentified publication.
Inscription:
Signed with the artist's monogram at lower right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows a man standing and facing right, with one hand in his pocket, leaning on a cane.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Bibliography:
Ray, Gordon N. The illustrator and the book in England from 179-1914. New York : Oxford University Press, 1976, p. 130.
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