"Author's Miseries; Old Gentleman: 'I am sorry to see you occupied dear Miss Wiggetts, with that trivial paper "Punch." A railway is not a place in my opinion for jokes. I never joke - never.' Miss W: 'So I should think, Sir.' Old Gentleman: 'And...
William Makepeace Thackeray
(English, 1811–1863)
Joseph Swain
(English, 1820–1909)
1848
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; India proof
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.3392
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ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
William Makepeace Thackeray
1861–62
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Paton Burton