Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Drawing 4 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.
1986.2525
Notes:
One of a series of 6 drawings by H.K. Browne illustrating a children's story; with a folder of thin paper reading "Rough sketches for The Footstool or Greedy Boy" in the artist's handwriting and signed "HB".
Inscription:
Caption in pencil, "One who has [...illegible] his 'plum'", at foot of sheet; "The Footstool" written in pencil at upper right and "4" at upper left.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Circular design shows a small boy sitting below a tree and eating a piece of fruit as a second boy looks on.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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