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William Small
1843-1929
She played all his favourites three times over without any solicitation
1881
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
7 13/16 x 10 1/4 inches (199 x 260 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2080
Notes:
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of Tom Jones" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), v. I, p. 140 (facing).
Inscription:
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1881" at lower right; below in pencil, "To be used lengthways" and "Tom Jones"; on verso, "2708 Passepartout 20 leave out caption Small-12 illustrations Fielding £21".
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Sophia Western seated at the piano, seen from the back, with her father standing beside her, his hand beneath her chin as he looks into her face.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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