Item No: #364229 Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais. W. Heath Robinson, William.
Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais
Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais
Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais
Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais

Original Heath Robinson Drawing for Rabelais

Original Illustration of "Her scolding was but in vain" from The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais

Publication: 1904.

Notes: A large, original pen-and-ink drawing rendered entirely in negative space (the image is made visible where Robinson did not apply any ink) for the 1904 Grant Richard edition of The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais, where this image appears on page 373 of volume I.

A bold, well-executed image; larger than most Robinson drawings. 15 by 21-1/2 inches on 18-1/2 by 23-1/2 stiff cardstock.

SOURCE: The estate of a Portland collector of illustrators like W. Heath Robinson.

Edition + Condition: Some chipping to the edges, not affecting the image; hinging tape residue along the top and bottom edges; some cracks in the margins with various repairs on the back (verso). Signed in the image by the artist. There are trial drawings for other images on the back (verso).

Item No: #364229

Price: $1,850

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