Not on display

The ugly gnome

Print
ca. 1950 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Proof page of a drawing by E. Sears illustrating the title-page to The ugly gnome' by Enid O'Dare, ca. 1950. Features a gnome in a red costume holding a spade. On the right, a castle. The whole printed in red and black.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Title<u>The ugly gnome</u> (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
printed
Brief description
Proof page of a drawing by E. Sears illustrating the title-page to 'The ugly gnome' by Enid O'Dare, ca. 1950.
Physical description
Proof page of a drawing by E. Sears illustrating the title-page to The ugly gnome' by Enid O'Dare, ca. 1950. Features a gnome in a red costume holding a spade. On the right, a castle. The whole printed in red and black.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 15cm
  • Sheet width: 14.5cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
'The UGLY GNOME by ENID O'DARE' (Printed in red and black on the front of the illustration.)
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 reference<u>The ugly gnome</u> by Enid O'Dare, ca. 1950.
Collection
Library number
RENIER.183

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Record createdJune 6, 2005
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