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The proposal

(English, 1820–1914)
Medium/TechniqueGraphite pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet: 14.6 x 11.6 cm (5 3/4 x 4 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of L. Aaron Lebowich
Accession number51.1435
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ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsLR in graphite: J Tenniel
ProvenanceGift of L. Aaron Lebowich, Boston to MFA; June 14, 1951
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Prize pig
John Tenniel
King Arthur and Guinevere Cooking
King Arthur and Guinevere Cooking
John Tenniel
1840–1914
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The Modern Barbarossa
John Tenniel
by 1886
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In the Desert
John Tenniel
1896
Image Not Available for Stream of Education, Wall of Taxation, Study for illustration to "Punch"
Stream of Education, Wall of Taxation, Study for illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
Image Not Available for "Three Little Men," Study for Illustration to "Punch's Pocket-book"
"Three Little Men," Study for Illustration to "Punch's Pocket-book"
John Tenniel
Image Not Available for "Mutton Chops," drawing for illustration to "Punch's Pocket-book"
"Mutton Chops," drawing for illustration to "Punch's Pocket-book"
John Tenniel
Image Not Available for "All in the downs; Mr. Bell: 'That my Army should back down was, no doubt, to be expected; but- for my Navy!!! - 'zounds! [plaintively] I did fondly think I was alright with my Navy!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
"All in the downs; Mr. Bell: 'That my Army should back down was, no doubt, to be expected; but- for my Navy!!! - 'zounds! [plaintively] I did fondly think I was alright with my Navy!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
1871
Image Not Available for "A Dress Rehearsal," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
"A Dress Rehearsal," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
1871
Image Not Available for "Counting the Cost; Mr. Bull (Paymaster-General): 'Ha! - It's a precious expensive experiment; but I do believe it'll be well worth the money!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
"Counting the Cost; Mr. Bull (Paymaster-General): 'Ha! - It's a precious expensive experiment; but I do believe it'll be well worth the money!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
1871
Image Not Available for "'Nothing in the Papers!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
"'Nothing in the Papers!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
1871
Image Not Available for "Conscience Money; 'Acknowledgment requested in The Times'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
"Conscience Money; 'Acknowledgment requested in The Times'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
John Tenniel
1873