William Small

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William Small
1843-1929
She hastily retired, taking with her her little girl
1881
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
5 15/16 x 9 1/8 inches (150 x 230 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2082
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Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of Tom Jones" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), v. II, p. 432 (facing).

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Signed and dated, "W. Small 1881" at lower left; caption in pencil, "'Tom Jones' XVII ... She hastily retired, taking with her her little girl'"; on verso, "2706 Passepartout".

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing shows Mrs. retiring from the room with her weeping daughter, where Mr. Allworthy and Mr. Blifil sit at the table at left.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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