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Edmund Joseph Sullivan
1869-1933
Tom the child -- the poor innocent who never had an ounce of wit since the day he was born
1905
Pen and black ink over graphite, on illustration board.
14 5/8 x 10 5/8 inches (372 x 270 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1531
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Title from published caption.
Original drawing by E.J. Sullivan for an illustration for Herminie Templeton's story, "The ashes of old wishes," as it was published in McClure's magazine, v. 26, 1905-1906, p. 217.
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Signed and dated at lower right, "Edmund J. Sullivan. 1905"; inscribed in pen on verso, "The Ashes of Old Wishes" (7) "Tom the child -- the poor innocent who never had an ounce of wit since the day he was born; stamped on verso: Etch on copper; label affixed to verso with the order or plate number(?), story title, and artist's name filled in.
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Tom the simpleton, seated on the floor with his hands clasped over his knees.
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