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