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Walford Graham Robertson

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Walford Graham Robertson
1866-1948
The Water Lily's Tea Party
1906?
Black ink over graphite, on card.
6 x 7 1/4 inches (153 x 183 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2395
Notes: 

Title from item.
Drawing for an illustration for W. Graham Robertson's A year of songs for a baby in a garden (London : J. Lane, 1906).

Inscription: 

In pencil at upper left: 10; specification below drawing: 4 in [with horizontal arrow below]; at far right: Songs of Summer; on verso: p. 60; 19493 Lanes July 20 line.

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

Drawing shows a small girl seated barefoot on the edge of pool or fountain filled with water lilies; a larger figure sits at her side, only partially visible, with one foot immersed in the water.

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Artist page: 
Robertson, W. Graham
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Modern and Contemporary Drawings