John Sliegh
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John Sliegh
active 1841-1879
Unfrequented Wood
1854
Brush and black ink and wash, on paper.
4 15/16 x 7 inches (126 x 178 mm); mounted on sheet: 14 x 10 1/16 inches (355 x 255 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2104:3
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Title and attribution from accompanying cover sheet.
Drawing illustrates a passage from Act 5, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Two gentlemen of Verona".
Forms part of the portfolio of 11 drawings entitled, "Shreds from Shakespeare Illustrated by Members of the Crayon Club", dated 1854 (see 1986.2104).
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows a woodland setting.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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