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A Kitten's Christmas Party

Drawing
1886 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Eleven drawings of kittens.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA Kitten's Christmas Party (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Wash and pencil
Brief description
Louis Wain, 'A Kitten's Christmas Party'. Original drawings (11 on 1 sheet) for illustration in the 'Illustrated London News', p. 24, volume 89, Christmas Number, 1886. On reverse: sketch of kittens. Pencil and wash.
Physical description
Eleven drawings of kittens.
DimensionsDimensions from catalogue: 16 5/8 x 23 inches
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Signed: Louis Wain
Credit line
Given by Sir William Ingram
Object history
Drawings included in the 'Illustrated London News', p. 24, volume 89, Christmas Number, 1886.
Collection
Accession number
E.4184-1914

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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