Randolph Caldecott
1846-1886
Man Lying on the Deck of a Ship Surrounded by Sailors
5 11/16 x 4 7/8 inches (145 x 122 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1986.2252
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
One of a series of six drawings by Caldecott, probably intended for an illustrations for a boys' adventure story (see PML 1986.2249-54).
Title supplied by cataloger; attribution from Gordon Ray typed inventory.
Title supplied by cataloger; attribution from Gordon Ray typed inventory.
Inscriptions/Markings
Drawing has pinholes in all four corners and number "88" inscribed at lower left.
Summary
Sketch shows a man lying on the deck of a ship beside the body of another man, surrounded by a group of sailors who look on in surprise and astonishment as he lifts his arms and raises his head to address a man who stands at his feet.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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