Image not available
Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Rough Sketch Number 2 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
6 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches (168 x 208 mm)
Black chalk on blue paper.
1986.2529
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
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".
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.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Catalog link
Department