John Sliegh
active 1841-1879
Marry Come Up
1855
7 x 5 inches (178 x 127 mm); mounted on sheet: 13 15/16 x 10 3/16 inches (354 x 259 mm)
Watercolor over graphite, on paper.
1986.2105:3
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title and attribution from accompanying cover sheet.
Forms part of the portfolio of 11 drawings entitled, "Proverbs and Sayings Illustrated by Members of the Crayon Club", dated 1855 (see 1986.2105).
Forms part of the portfolio of 11 drawings entitled, "Proverbs and Sayings Illustrated by Members of the Crayon Club", dated 1855 (see 1986.2105).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed with the artist's monogram and dated "1855" at lower right.
Summary
Drawing shows a jester dragged along by two bearded men accompanied by a dog.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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