Blind Willie [graphic] / T. W.

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1 item in 1 vol. : watercolor ; 7 3/4 x 4 in.

paper

Artist: Initials have not been identified and work was probably executed by an amateur.

History: Portrait is similar to a pen and ink conception of Blind Willie found on the page following the watercolor.

Provenance: Item has been added to an extra-illustrated copy of Mackenzie's Newcastle-upon-Tyne. For volume and provenance information see main entry under 'Anonymous. Newcastle eccentrics'.

Subject: Blind Willie was 'a homely minstrel, who has wandered uncovered through the streets [of Newcastle] time out of mind' (Mackenzie ... 1827 p.581). He was painted in a group portrait, along with other Newcastle eccentrics, by Henry Perlee Parker, the portrait consequently being engraved (see entry for 'Anonymous, Newcastle Eccentrics'). Willie is pictured here, standing face front, playing the violin. Extra illustration: Mackenzie, Eneas. A descriptive account of Newcastle ... 1827.

This record contains unverified data from old cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete text. Please consult Curator for assistance.

Title taken from label written on item in pencil. Watercolor is a full figure portrait initialed in pencil at bottom right, corresponding to the page in the printed text which mentions Blind Willie.

Great Britain -- England.

DA 690 N6 M2 Ex.ill. vol.6 (before p.581)