William Small
1843-1929
And others, with Mr. Allworthy, assisted in carrying off the captain to a warm bed
1881
7 x 9 3/4 inches (180 x 248 mm)
Black ink and wash touched with gray, on cardstock.
1986.2081
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of Tom Jones" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), v. I, p. 80 (facing).
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "History of Tom Jones" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), v. I, p. 80 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1881" at lower right.
Summary
Drawing shows Captain Blifil's body being carried feet-first through the doorway, as three women attend to the prostrate Mrs. Blifil at left.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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