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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
Rough Sketch number 6 for "The Footstool, or, The Greedy Boy"
8 1/8 x 6 5/8 inches (208 x 168 mm)
Black chalk on blue paper.
1986.2533
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".
Inscriptions/Markings
Numbered "6" at head of sheet.
Summary
Circular design shows a boy standing with one foot on the chest of another who lies sprawling on the ground; fruit lies scattered on the ground around them as the victorious boy turns to gesture to two other boys in the background.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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