Record

RefNo18ST/2013-0002
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Date1882-1885
Image

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DescriptionDrawing of an illustration for 'The Water-Babies' by Charles Kingsley. Depicts the Queen of the fairies, illustrated as nude female figure wearing a garland of flowers in her floating hair, staring directly at the viewer while water weeds wrap around her legs. In the background, behind the main figure, two nude female water nymphs cavort.
ObjectPrint study; Drawing
MaterialsPencil, Pen and Indian ink, on card.
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
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