Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Rough Sketch Number 2 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
Black chalk on blue paper.
6 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches (168 x 208 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2529
Notes:
One of 7 drawings by H.K. Browne evidently related to his illustrations for a children's story; with accompanying folder of thin paper reading "Rough sketches for The Footstool or Greedy Boy", in the artist's handwriting, and signed "HB".
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Circular design shows two small boys walking with a pole on their shoulders from which is suspended a cluster or bag of fruit(?).
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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