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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
The Task
1858?
4 1/4 x 6 7/8 inches (108 x 175 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1986.1768:5
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Drawing for an illustration to Charles Lever's Davenport Dunn (London : Chapman & Hall, 1857-1859), v. I, p. 303 (facing).
Forms part of a collection of 13 drawings by Browne for illustrations for the novels of Charles Lever (see 1986.1768:1-13).
Title from item.
Forms part of a collection of 13 drawings by Browne for illustrations for the novels of Charles Lever (see 1986.1768:1-13).
Title from item.
Inscriptions/Markings
In pencil at foot: The Task; signed with the artist's initials at lower right.
Summary
Drawing shows a young woman seated out of doors writing at a small rustic table under a thatched tent or lean-to as a man stands looking on at left.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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