A Fishing Caricature, from an album compiled by Sir John Everett Millais
Artist
R. D.
Associated
Sir John Everett Millais
(Southampton, England, 1829 - 1896)
Date1879
Mediumpen, ink and wash on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 21.7 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1997 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and the National Art Collections Fund.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG012325
Keywords
This pen and ink illustration is of two very surprised fishermen upon finding that their catch of the day is a small alligator! Perhaps based on Millais’ memories fishing on the River Tay?
Artist Unknown
William Williams
James Giles
1900-1950
