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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
"My dear," said Mr. Pickwick, looking over the wall, and catching sight of Arabella on the other side. ..."
1874?
4 5/16 x 5 7/16 inches (110 x 138 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1986.1769:13
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Drawing for an illustration to the Household edition of Charles Dickens's The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club (London : Chapman & Hall, 1874), p. 289.
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 22 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 22 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Inscriptions/Markings
Mounted on album leaf annotated in pencil: "p. 289"; stamped "92" in ink at upper right.
Summary
Drawing shows Mr. Pickwick standing on the back of Sam Weller with the assistance of Mr. Winkle and peering over the top of a wall, with the face of Arabella visible on the other side at far right.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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