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Five framed illustrations of various scenes from Tristram Shandy

61 x 24cm, including frame. Framed, glazed and mounted. Five black and white illustrations from editions of Sterne's writings. From the left; 1. 'Tristram Shandy' by Stothard, Walker sculp. image shows Uncle Toby and The Widow Wadman [frontispiece?]; 2. No title but shows Uncle Toby and Trim in conversation with Widow Wadman eavesdropping behind the sentry box, M.L. Rooker Delin., J. Collyer Sculpt ; 3. 'Doctor Slop Throw Pultice at Susannah in Revenge for his Wig being Set on Fire', to right of title 'Volume 2. Chap 66', Uwins del.t, W. Finden sculp. ; 4. 'Beauties of Sterne p171' shows Walter Shandy, Uncle Toby and Obadiah, John Nixon fecit., text at the bottom of the print 'What plagues! Cried my Father going on with his calcula- / tion - but the Waters are out said Obadiah, - opening the Door again.' ; 5. (from the same edition as 1.) 'Tristram Shandy' (title in a decorated border), Stothard del., Walker sculp., Uncle Toby, Walter Shandy and Dr Slop seated by the fireplace. All prints in good condition.

Accession number CCWSH:1225
Category Print