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John Leech
1817-1864
Drawings illustrating W.H. Maxwell's "The fortunes of Hector O'Halloran"
1842?
Graphite and chalk on paper, inlaid in paper border.
4 7/16 x 6 7/16 (112 x 164 mm) or smaller
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.584
Notes:
Five graphite and chalk drawings by Leech for Maxwell's "The fortunes of Hector O'Halloran," originally published by R. Bentley in 13 parts, April 1842-May 1843.
Drawings comprising this group have also been cataloged individually.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Associated names:
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850. Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Bibliography:
The illustrator and the book in England from 1790 to 1914 / Gordon N. Ray. New York ; London : Oxford Univ. Pr., 1976, p. 82-83.
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