John Tenniel
1820-1914
A Nice Distinction
1875
Image: 7 7/8 x 6 inches (201 x 152 mm) mat opening
Graphite on paper.
1986.2100
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title from published caption.
Cartoon caption continues: Dr. K-n-ly. "Very sorry, my dear Mr. Mitchell, I shan't have the pleasure of your company in the house. But we must draw the line somewhere, you know. We draw it--at convicts."
Drawing by John Tenniel for a cartoon for Punch, 1875, v. 68, p. 91.
Cartoon caption continues: Dr. K-n-ly. "Very sorry, my dear Mr. Mitchell, I shan't have the pleasure of your company in the house. But we must draw the line somewhere, you know. We draw it--at convicts."
Drawing by John Tenniel for a cartoon for Punch, 1875, v. 68, p. 91.
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed with the artist's moogram at lower right.
Summary
Drawing shows Dr. Edward Kenealy standing at right in the doorway of the House of Commons, blocking John Mitchell from entering; Mitchell stands with his arms folded at left with a document sticking out of his pocket labeled "Tipperary", while Dr. Kenaely holds a folded paper labeled "Stoke on Trent".
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Century Drawings
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