James Mahoney

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James Mahoney
1816-1879
The Parting of Charley and Lizzie Hexam
ca. 1873
Pen and black ink touched with white, on card stock.
5 3/16 x 6 9/16 inches (132 x 166 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2041
Notes: 

Original drawing by J. Mahoney for an illustration for book I, chap. 6 of the Household edition of Charles Dickens' "Our mutual friend" (London : Virtue & Co., [1873]).

Inscription: 

Signed with the artist's monogram at lower left; in pencil on verso, "James Mahoney Illustration for Dickens' 'Our mutual friend.' Book I., chap. 6. Household Edition."

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

Drawing shows Charley Hexam leaving home after bidding farewell to his sister, Lizzie, who stands in the foreground of the room as her brother departs through the doorway.

Associated names: 

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

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