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John Tenniel
1820-1914
A Nice Distinction
1875
Graphite on paper.
Image: 7 7/8 x 6 inches (201 x 152 mm) mat opening
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2100
Notes:
Title from published caption.
Cartoon caption continues: Dr. K-n-ly. "Very sorry, my dear Mr. Mitchell, I shan't have the pleasure of your company in the house. But we must draw the line somewhere, you know. We draw it--at convicts."
Drawing by John Tenniel for a cartoon for Punch, 1875, v. 68, p. 91.
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Signed with the artist's moogram at lower right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Dr. Edward Kenealy standing at right in the doorway of the House of Commons, blocking John Mitchell from entering; Mitchell stands with his arms folded at left with a document sticking out of his pocket labeled "Tipperary", while Dr. Kenaely holds a folded paper labeled "Stoke on Trent".
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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