"After the First Grip; Arth-r B-lf-r (to himself, as he confronts C-mpb-ll Bnn-rm-n): 'I always said, I wanted a strong 'un, and, by Jove, I rather think I've found him!'," Study for Illustration to "Punch"

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John Tenniel (English, 1820–1914)

1899

Medium/Technique Graphite pencil and white watercolor on paper

Dimensions Sight: 15.8 x 20.5 cm (6 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.3567

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsDrawings

DescriptionTwo boxers.

Signed Signed

Inscriptionsl.l. in graphite pencil: artist's monogram and "1899"

ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.