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"The Elephant Trap," Study for illustration to "Punch"

(English, 1820–1914)
1877
Medium/TechniqueGraphite pencil and white watercolor on paper
DimensionsSheet: 22.2 x 17 cm (8 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.3511
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
Inscriptionsl.r. in graphite pencil: artist's monogram and "1897"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
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"A Warning; Father Thames (to London): 'Typhoid! Lor' bless you ma'am I shan't do you any harm as long as you keep others from harming me'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"
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