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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Drawing 2 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
8 1/16 x 6 1/2 inches (205 x 167 mm)
Black chalk on blue paper.
1986.2523
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
One of a series of 6 drawings by H.K. Browne illustrating a children's story; with a folder of thin paper reading "Rough sketches for The Footstool or Greedy Boy" in the artist's handwriting and signed "HB".
Title from folder.
Title from folder.
Inscriptions/Markings
Numbered "2" at upper right.
Summary
Drawing shows a two small boys standing below a tree laden with fruit; one boy puts his arm around the other boys shoulders as he gestures towards the fruit hanging out of reach.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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