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Nonsense Alphabet

Drawing
c.1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of 26 drawings depicting a nonsense alphabet, drawings, letter in capital and small size in both Roman and copperplate style, and humorous verse.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleNonsense Alphabet (series title)
Materials and techniques
pen and indian ink
Brief description
'I was a little old inn'. Drawing by Edward Lear. Pen and indian ink on paper, ca. 1880. From the set 'Nonsense Alphabet'.
Physical description
One of 26 drawings depicting a nonsense alphabet, drawings, letter in capital and small size in both Roman and copperplate style, and humorous verse.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.5in
  • Width: 5.5in
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1951, London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1962.
Collection
Accession number
E.861-1951

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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