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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
The Fairy Radio Banishes the Demon Dulness
1926
Pen and black ink over graphite, on illustration board.
20 15/16 x 14 11/16 inches (532 x 374 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1588
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Original drawing by E.J. Sullivan for a cartoon probably intended for publication in an unidentified periodical.
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Signed and dated at lower right, "Edmund J. Sullivan. 1926"; at foot: The Fairy Radio Banishes the Demon Dulness.; in pencil: or (Hump); below caption, at right: By Edmund J. Sullivan, A.R.W.S., A.R.E. 18 Hill Road. St. John's Wood. London, NW 3. To whom this drawing should be returned after reproduction; in pencil at foot: 8 1/4 wide; label of artists' agent, R.P. Gossop, on verso.
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows radiant fairy, with wand and antennae, banishing a hideous demon with taloned hands and feet.
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