Washington Irving.
H.T.W.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Pen and ink sketch with highlights in white paint, sheet 195 x 150mm. 7¾ x 6". Some light soiling/staining.
A drawing by an amateur artist of Washington Irving (1783 – 1859), American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra. Irving also served as the U.S. minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846.
[Ref: 9915] £120.00
[n.d., c.1840.]
Pen and ink sketch with highlights in white paint, sheet 195 x 150mm. 7¾ x 6". Some light soiling/staining.
A drawing by an amateur artist of Washington Irving (1783 – 1859), American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He was best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra. Irving also served as the U.S. minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846.
[Ref: 9915] £120.00