Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Drawing 3 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
Black chalk on blue paper.
8 1/16 x 6 1/2 inches (205 x 167 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2524
Notes:
One of a series of 6 drawings by H.K. Browne illustrating a children's story; with a folder of thin paper reading "Rough sketches for The Footstool or Greedy Boy" in the artist's handwriting and signed "HB".
Title from folder.
Inscription:
Caption in pencil, "The Footstool", below; numbered "3" at upper right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows a small boys standing on the back of second boy so that he can reach a piece of fruit hanging from a tree.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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