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He then advanced with a gentle air towards me

William Small
1843-1929

He then advanced with a gentle air towards me

1882
7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (183 x 235 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2086

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. 175 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1882" at lower right.
Summary

Drawing shows Mrs. Heartfree beside the unconscious body of the count, from whom she has just been rescued by the half-naked Frenchman, who stands before her.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department