Book cover
Alfred Crowquill
[1854]
Paper, ink, graphite, watercolour
6 7/8 x 5½ inches
Another lurid scene for a cheap imprint, with a dramatic composition combining a medieval knight and a billowing pennant. Crowquill’s underrated draughtsmanship is put to good use servicing this commission. — Simon Cooke
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