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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz

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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882
The Game of Life: Endeavoring to Catch the Cherry
Red and black chalk on paper.
8 15/16 x 7 3/8 inches (228 x 187 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2467
Notes: 

Title from item.

Inscription: 

Notes by the artist in graphite at foot; caption title: The Game Of Life-Endeavoring to Catch The Cherry; "K28" in pencil on verso.

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing shows a little boy seated beside a young woman who dangles a cherry before his open mouth.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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Browne, Hablot Knight, called Phiz
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints