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Big Ears riding a bicycle

Drawing
ca. 1959 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pen and ink on paper drawing by E. Sears featuring Enid Blyton's Noddy character, ca. 1959. Two illustrations on one sheet, each enclosed in a lined border. On the left illustration, Big Ears rides a bicycle and chases after an empty car. On the right illustration, Big Ears rides a bicycle and shouts.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBig Ears riding a bicycle (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink on paper
Brief description
Drawing by E. Sears illustrating Enid Blyton's character Noddy, ca. 1959.
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper drawing by E. Sears featuring Enid Blyton's Noddy character, ca. 1959. Two illustrations on one sheet, each enclosed in a lined border. On the left illustration, Big Ears rides a bicycle and chases after an empty car. On the right illustration, Big Ears rides a bicycle and shouts.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 9cm
  • Sheet width: 17.5cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier.
Object history
Bequeathed to the V&A in 1970 by Anne and Fernand G. Renier as part of the Renier Collection.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceIllustration of Enid Blyton's fictinal character, Big Ears.
Collection
Library number
RENIER.186

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Record createdJune 6, 2005
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