William Small
1843-1929
He could not forbear renewing his embrace
1882
9 7/16 x 6 3/8 inches (240 x 163 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2085
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "Life of Mr. Jonathan Wild the great" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 158 (facing).
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "Life of Mr. Jonathan Wild the great" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 158 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1882" at lower right.
Summary
Drawing shows a prison cell, where Mr. Heartfree is kneeling with the unconscious Mrs. Heartfree in his arms.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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