William Small
1843-1929
The hare was no sooner on shore, than it seated itself on its hinder legs
1882
6 7/8 x 9 11/16 inches (175 x 247 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2076
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of the adventures of Joseph Andrews" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 229 (facing).
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of the adventures of Joseph Andrews" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 229 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Caption in pencil, "'Joseph Andrews' Bk III Chap VI 'The hare was no sooner on shore, than it seated itself on its hinder legs'"; on verso, "2701 Passepartout".
Summary
Drawing shows Joseph Andrews and Fanny seated beneath a tree, with Mr. Adams asleep on the ground and the hare standing upright in the background.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Century Drawings
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