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The Importance of Being Earnest

Drawing
c. 1930s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Illustration to The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Signed 'Anthony Gilbert'.

Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Importance of Being Earnest
Materials and techniques
Pen and indian ink
Brief description
Drawing by Anthony Allen Gilbert for 'Radio Times' illustrating two characters from 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde. Britain, c. 1930s.
Physical description
Illustration to The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Signed 'Anthony Gilbert'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.51cm
  • Width: 8.26cm
Taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1954 London: HMSO 1963
Marks and inscriptions
'Anthony Gilbert' (Signed)
Credit line
Given by the British Broadcasting Corporation
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1954 London: HMSO, 1963
Collection
Accession number
E.929-1954

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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