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Alfred Crowquill

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Alfred Crowquill
Man Giving Directions To Woman and Child
Graphite on paper.
11 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches (283 x 234 mm)
Gift of DeCoursey Fales, 1956.
1956.28:67
Notes: 

Drawing probably intended as a preliminary sketch for an illustration for an unidentified publication.

Provenance: 
DeCoursey Fales.
Summary: 

Drawing shows a group of three figures standing beneath a tree, including a heavy set woman in a bonnet at left, an older man in tophat and gaiters at center, and a ragged little girl with a walking stick at right; the man points to the right, evidently providing directions to the woman and girl.

Associated names: 

Fales, DeCoursey, 1888-1966, former owner.

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Artist page: 
Crowquill, Alfred
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints