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Fairytale Scene

Richard Doyle
1824-1883

Fairytale Scene

4 3/8 x 7 1/8 inches (112 x 181 mm)
Pen and black ink on paper.
1986.2546

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Summary

Drawing shows a young woman in robes and wearing a crown, walking away to the left with head held high in an expression of disdain for the small gnome-like figure who kneels beside her with his hands to his breast; a castle is visible at upper right and a small dog stands barking at lower right.

Associated names
Percy, Algernon M. A., 1851-1933, former owner. NNPM
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department