John Edward Goodall

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John Edward Goodall
1853-1929
A Drive in the Park
ca. 1889
Black ink wash with white, on cardstock.
4 1/2 x 6 13/16 inches (115 x 172 mm); on sheet: 5 1/2 x 7 9/16 inches (139 x 193 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1919
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Published caption title reads: "And there were no more smiling countenances, and perchance few hearts as light, as those pertaining to the occupants of the Duchess of Mertoun's carriage that day."
Original drawing for an illustration for Lucy Bethia Walford's "A sage of sixteen" (London : Spencer Blackett & Hallam, 1889, p. 168 (facing)).
Accompanying folder incorrectly identifies John Goodall's drawings as illustrations for Emily S. Elliott's "Mrs. Blackett: her story."

Inscription: 

Inscribed in pencil in lower left hand corner: Chap 14; signed "J.E. Goodall" within drawing at lower right.

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

Illustration shows Elma, Miss Exeter, Mabel, and other pupils from Miss Exeter's school, driving through the park in an open carriage.

Associated names: 

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

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