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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Old Bachelor
Graphite on paper.
3 9/16 x 4 1/4 inches (135 x 97 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1769:29
Notes:
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 21 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy (1986.1769:1-59).
Mounted with another drawing (1986.1769:28) on an album leaf measuring 267 x 225 mm.
Probably a preliminary sketch for a cartoon or illustration for an unidentified publication.
Inscription:
Captioned in pencil below: Old Bachelor / I must get[?] first or they'll say I'm after her.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows a man in hunting costume on horseback, riding at a full gallop to the right.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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