Record

RefNo18ST/2013-0227
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Datec.1877
Image

64\a3fae1-deab-4ba7-beff-d4c6462f375c.jpg

DescriptionA yawning middle eastern gentleman is seated on the steps of a palatial building with an elaborate doorway ,surrounded by a broken bottle, an eaten pineapple and broken crockery saying ‘WASTE’. He holds a rag bearing the symbol of Islam. A large spider and web block the entrance whilst an oversized moth hangs on a tattered flag bearing the moon whilst a caterpillar bearing the letters ‘RUST’ winds around the flag pole.
ObjectPrint study; Drawing
MaterialsPencil, Pen and Indian ink, on card
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
Add to My Items