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William Ralston
1841-1911
[Man accompanied by a woman carrying a candle] / Ralston ; Swain sc.
[London : s.n., 18--]
wood engraving
image: 136 x 142 mm; sheet: 220 x 244 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1054
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by Ralston for an unidentified publication.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving by Swain after an illustration by Ralston for an unidentified publication.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Illustration of a man and an old woman in a dark room; the woman holds a large candle and scowls at the man who stands by the open door of the room, his hand on the doorknob and hat held out in his other hand as if taking his leave.
Associated names
Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909, engraver.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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