Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz

Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Vanity Fair
Red chalk on light blue-gray paper mounted on paper backing, secondarily mounted on a larger folded sheet.
8 15/16 x 7 1/4 inches (227 x 185 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2460:1
Notes: 

Drawing mounted on paper backing and in turn mounted with a second drawing (1986.2460:2) on a folded sheet 16 3/16 x 22 1/4 inches.
Title from item.

Inscription: 

"Vanity Fair" inscribed in red chalk at upper left.

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

Drawing shows a young couple in historical dress seated together; possibly intended to represent Faust and Marguerite (see Gordon Ray checklist).

Associated names: 

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

School: 
Century: 
Classification: 
Department: