Alfred Bryan
1852-1899
A Vote of Confidence. The Marquis of Salisbury and the Duke of Argyll
1880s?
4 13/16 x 3 1/8 inches (123 x 80 mm)
Pen and black ink over graphite, on card stock.
1986.2029
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Inscriptions/Markings
Caption reads, "A Vote of Confidence", at head, and "The Marquis of Salisbury & the Duke of Argyle" at foot, inscribed in pen; initialed "AB" by the artist at lower right.
Summary
1/2 length caricature shows Lord Salisbury towering over the diminutive Duke of Argyll, who stands looking up into the former's face as he lays a hand upon his breast.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Catalog link
Department