Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Drawing 6 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
Black chalk on blue paper.
8 1/16 x 6 1/2 inches (205 x 167 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2527
Notes:
The last of a series of 6 drawings by H.K. Browne illustrating a children's story; with accompanying folder of thin paper reading "Rough sketches for The Footstool or Greedy Boy", in the artist's handwriting, and signed "HB".
Inscription:
"6" written at lower left.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Circular design shows a small boy seated below a tree with a cloth tied around his head, holding his stomach and head in his hands in a posture of distress; two other boys are shown in the background at left.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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