Walford Graham Robertson

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Walford Graham Robertson
1866-1948
Dr. Dee and Edward Kelley Raising the Spirit of Helen
20th century?
Watercolor over graphite, on paper.
10 3/16 x 8 3/16 inches (260 x 209 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2407
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Title supplied by cataloger.
With a pencil sketch of a boy in a short medieval tunic on verso.
Tab of paper with caption text extends 6 1/4" (159 mm) from the bottom left of sheet.

Inscription: 

Caption in pencil below: Of Dr. Dee and Edward Kelley, how they did conjure and raise up the semblence of the most fair Ladye, Dame Helena of Greece that she did stand as quick before the Queen's Majestie; tab of paper extending to the right of the bottom of the sheet has inscription in pencil repeating caption, with some changes to text.

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

Drawing shows the elderly figure of Dr. John Dee standing at right, book in hand as he conjures the spirit of Helen who stands before him amidst flames and radiant smoke; Edward Kelley is shown sitting at left with his back to the viewer, and in the background Queen Elizabeth I is shown looking on.

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