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Sir John Gilbert
1817-1897
Elderly man surrounded by children
[London : s.n., 18--]
wood engraving
image: 124 x 96 mm; sheet: 231 x 168 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.896
Notes
Block signed with the artist's initials and the engraver's name.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving by Dalziel after an illustration by John Gilbert for an unidentified publication, possibly intended for an edition of Longfellow's poem "Evangeline."
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving by Dalziel after an illustration by John Gilbert for an unidentified publication, possibly intended for an edition of Longfellow's poem "Evangeline."
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed "Evangeline" in pencil at lower left.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Illustration shows an older man between a chair and table surrounded by small children who variously stand on the furniture at his side or cling to him.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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