Record

RefNo18ST/2013-0492
CollectionLDLSH: 18 Stafford Terrace
MakerSambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator
Date20 Nov 1891
Image

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DescriptionRising from the sea is the figure of Ariel wrapped in diaphanous material and clutching a lit light bulb above her head, of which the electric cable is curled around her body. The light bulb is being presented to John Bull who is depicted as the magician Prospero. Inscribed within the light cast from the light bulb is 'ELECTRIC COAST COMMUNICATION'.
ObjectPrint Study; Drawing
MaterialsPen and Indian ink, on card
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/982Sambourne; Edward Linley (1844-1910); cartoonist and illustrator1844-1910
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