Description: "Like Little Dogs Face to Face" [title from published book illustration], a pen-and-ink drawing for his illustrated edition of George Eliot's "Silas Marner," picturing a servant washing clothes while keeping an eye on Eppie being approached by two other children Author: Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920; illustrator and pen-and-ink draughtsman) Title: "Like Little Dogs Face to Face" [title from published book illustration], a pen-and-ink drawing for his illustrated edition of George Eliot's "Silas Marner," picturing a servant washing clothes while keeping an eye on Eppie being approached by two other children Description: Original pen-and-ink drawing, 12 x 9 3/4 inches, signed by the illustrator in the lower left corner, "H. Thomson 07," with various shades of blue, brown, yellow, and flesh-tone wash coloring. Pictured as a full-color plate (as in this drawing, but not as vibrant) opposite page 238 in "Silas Marner" by George Elliot (London: Macmillan, 1907; "With illustrations by Hugh Thomson"). "His drawings showed a delightful skill in landscape work ... all of [his illustrated books] he showed a fine appreciation of thee author's point of view, together with much character and imagination of his own ... being usually called upon for pictures of the dainty graces and foibles of seventeenth and eighteenth century and early Victorian society ... he destroyed much of his work as soon as drawn" (DNB). Fine. Matted, glazed, and framed (some chipping at gilt frame edges). (3793). Seller ID: 56345 Subject: Art We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3500 USD
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-17T08:14:55.000Z
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Author: Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920; illustrator and pen-and-ink draughtsman
Publisher: Unknown
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English
