English artist and illustrator (1846–1886). He is famous for his drawings of contemporary English country life and for his charming and humorous illustrations, including those for Washington Irving’s Old Christmas and Bracebridge Hall and Blackburn's Breton Folk. Perhaps his best are the colored illustrations for a series of 16 children's picture books, including The House that Jack Built and The Grand Panjandrum Himself. Original signed ink sketch of three elderly gentleman, all clad in sun hats, sitting on a step, on an off-white 2.75 x 3 sheet affixed to a 6.25 x 5.75 mount. In fine condition, with a light shade of toning and a couple trivial creases. R&R COA.
