Study for the cover of the periodical Once a Week
Study for the cover of the periodical Once a Week

Currently not on view

Study for the cover of the periodical Once a Week,

ca. 1860

Alfred George Stevens, 1817–1875; born Dorset, England; died London, England
x1948-1988

Information

Title
Study for the cover of the periodical Once a Week
Dates

ca. 1860

Maker
Alfred George Stevens
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
26 x 18.5 cm
Credit Line
Dan Fellows Platt Collection
Object Number
x1948-1988
Inscription
In graphite, verso, lower center: Parsons 1925 [in Platt's hand]
Culture
British, English
Type
sketches, drawings
Materials
graphite, paper (fiber product)
Subject
figures (representations), altars

Purchased by Platt from Parsons in 1925 according to note on verso in Platt's hand in the album (x1948-1926/2041) to which the drawing was pasted until around 1976 (p. 56).

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