Edward Lear

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Edward Lear

1812-1888

'There was an old person who sung Bloo'

Pen and brown ink on paper.

6 1/4 x 5 inches (158 x 127 mm)

Gift of Mrs. Paul Pennoyer, 1963.

2007.88a

Notes:

Part of 11 drawings including a nonsense rhyme, seven with humorous texts and three landscapes.

Inscription:

Inscribed with a rhyme, "Sausages! Kidnies! and tongue / Bloo! Bloo! my dear madam / my name is old Adam / Bloo! sausages - kidnies and tongue"

Provenance:

Mrs. Paul Pennoyer.

Associated names:

Pennoyer, Frances, 1897-1989, former owner.

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