Randolph Caldecott
1846-1886
Woman Attempting to Attack Another With a Dagger
5 5/8 x 4 15/16 inches (144 x 125 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1986.2251
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
One of a series of six drawings by Caldecott, probably intended for an illustrations for a boys' adventure story (see PML 1986.2249-54).
Title supplied by cataloger; attribution from Gordon Ray typed inventory.
Title supplied by cataloger; attribution from Gordon Ray typed inventory.
Inscriptions/Markings
Drawing has pinholes in all four corners and with number "266" inscribed at lower left.
Summary
Sketch shows two young women in eastern dress, one of whom (left) attempts to attack the other (right) with a dagger as a man wearing a turban intervenes between them.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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