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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
"My dear," said Mr. Pickwick, looking over the wall, and catching sight of Arabella on the other side. ..."
1874?
Graphite on paper.
4 5/16 x 5 7/16 inches (110 x 138 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1769:13
Notes:
Drawing for an illustration to the Household edition of Charles Dickens's The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club (London : Chapman & Hall, 1874), p. 289.
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 22 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy.
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Inscription:
Mounted on album leaf annotated in pencil: "p. 289"; stamped "92" in ink at upper right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Mr. Pickwick standing on the back of Sam Weller with the assistance of Mr. Winkle and peering over the top of a wall, with the face of Arabella visible on the other side at far right.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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