"The Close of the Innings; WHS (Wicket-keeper): 'Tell you what it is, Umpire - if the bowling's going to be as wild - next innings - as this, I shall retire hurt!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch" – Works

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"The Close of the Innings; WHS (Wicket-keeper): 'Tell you what it is, Umpire - if the bowling's going to be as wild - next innings - as this, I shall retire hurt!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"

John Tenniel (English, 1820–1914)

1890

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions Sheet: 22.6 x 17.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.3288

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ClassificationsDrawings

DescriptionMr. Punch consoling wicket-keeper

ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.