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Preparatory drawing for Illustration to "Hobson's Choice" by Button Cook, in "Once a Week"

Paul Gray (English, 1842–1866)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)
1866

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 15.9 x 9.4 cm (6 1/4 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.2248
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsDrawings

DescriptionWoman in white at piano; man and woman standing watching her play; seated bearded man looking at her. Illustration to "Hobson's Choice" by Button Cook, in "Once a Week," Sept. 1866, p.225
Signed no
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.