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He embraced them with the most passionate fondness

William Small
1843-1929

He embraced them with the most passionate fondness

1882
7 5/16 x 9 11/16 inches (185 x 246 mm)
Black ink and wash, on cardstock.
1986.2084

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Notes
Title from published caption.
Original drawing for an illustration for Henry Fielding's "Life of Mr. Jonathan Wild the great" (London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882), p. 97 (facing).
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated, "W. Small 1882" at lower right.
Summary

Drawing shows Mr. Heartfree embracing his two children as the apprentice and maid look on at left.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department