Elderly man surrounded by children

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Sir John Gilbert
1817-1897
Elderly man surrounded by children
[London : sn, 18--]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.896
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[London : s.n., 18--]
Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Inscription: 

Inscribed "Evangeline" in pencil at lower left.

Notes: 

Block signed with the artist's initials and the engraver's name.
Proof on India paper of a wood engraving by Dalziel after an illustration by John Gilbert for an unidentified publication, possibly intended for an edition of Longfellow's poem "Evangeline."

Summary: 

Illustration shows an older man between a chair and table surrounded by small children who variously stand on the furniture at his side or cling to him.

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