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Drawing for a Political Cartoon

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Alfred Crowquill

Drawing for a Political Cartoon

14 11/16 x 11 3/8 inches (373 x 290 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1956.28:55

Gift of DeCoursey Fales, 1956.

Notes
Sketch for an unidentified political cartoon.
Title devised by cataloger.
Summary

Preliminary drawing shows two roosters with human heads and long spurs facing off on a perch; the one at left wears a beard, spectacles, and tassled hat resembling a fez, while the figure at right shows a pronounced roman nose in profile and wears a bicorne hat, sash, and medal.

Associated names
Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department