[Caricature of William Harrison Ainsworth] [graphic] / Sem.
1876
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Title
[Caricature of William Harrison Ainsworth] [graphic] / Sem.
Created/published
[London], [1876]
Description
1 drawing : watercolor ; sheet 235 x 146 mm
Associated name
Sem, Frederick, active 19th century, artist.
Material base
paper
Summary
Novelist Ainsworth standing with his hand on two books and holding oversized quill pen.
Note
Title devised by cataloger. Date from title page.
In ink, lower left: 'William of Windsor' King Henry VI Pt.2 Act II Sc 2.
In ink, lower right: "Think on the Tower and me" Richard III Act V Sc 3.
One of a suite of watercolor caricatures entitled "Sem's Pantheon of celebrities of the day." Most watercolors accompanied by a handwriting sample (mostly letters address to T.F.D. Croker).
Mounted to face handwriting sample.
In ink, lower left: 'William of Windsor' King Henry VI Pt.2 Act II Sc 2.
In ink, lower right: "Think on the Tower and me" Richard III Act V Sc 3.
One of a suite of watercolor caricatures entitled "Sem's Pantheon of celebrities of the day." Most watercolors accompanied by a handwriting sample (mostly letters address to T.F.D. Croker).
Mounted to face handwriting sample.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
W.b.94, facing no. 1