Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz

Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Almanach de la vigne pour 1860 4e année de l'almanach bourguignon prix 50c
ca. 1860
Pen and ink and watercolor on paper, mounted on heavy pressboard.
12 1/2 x 18 9/16 inches (317 x 472 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.667
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Title from item.
Probably a preparatory drawing for an illustrated t.p. or advertisement for a publication of the same title.

Inscription: 

Inscribed in French at lower right and signed "Phiz."

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing shows title text drawn in blue, red and brown ink, surrounded by a circle of coverting figures from various walks of life in French society (i.e. lorette, finance, chantre, gendarme, juge, etc.) all of whom pour wine into the waiting glasses of the figure at right, while holding up their own glasses to be filled at left.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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