Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Plan your visit. 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.

These, Mr. Robinson informed his friend, were three street robbers

William Small
1843-1929

These, Mr. Robinson informed his friend, were three street robbers

1882
6 1/14 x 8 1/4 inches (159 x 210 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2083

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "Amelia" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 16 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1882" at lower left.
Summary

Drawing shows Mr. Booth and Mr. Robinson surveying the other inmates of the prison where they are themselves confined.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department