Alfred Crowquill

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Alfred Crowquill
Drawing for a Political Cartoon
Graphite on paper.
14 11/16 x 11 3/8 inches (373 x 290 mm)
Gift of DeCoursey Fales, 1956.
1956.28:55
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Sketch for an unidentified political cartoon.
Title devised by cataloger.

Provenance: 
DeCoursey Fales.
Summary: 

Preliminary drawing shows two roosters with human heads and long spurs facing off on a perch; the one at left wears a beard, spectacles, and tassled hat resembling a fez, while the figure at right shows a pronounced roman nose in profile and wears a bicorne hat, sash, and medal.

Associated names: 

Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966, former owner.

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