Anglo-American genre painter and illustrator (1833–1905) known for his paintings of Puritan life, as well as his illustrations for The Scarlet Letter, Rip Van Winkle, and Longfellow’s poems. ALS signed “Geo. H. Boughton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 4, West House letterhead, November 12, 1878. Letter to a gentleman regarding an illustration opportunity. In part: “I feel very pleased at the idea of doing it, and I need not assure you that I will do my best. I should like to harmonize with the ‘tone’ of the other illustrations, and as therefore a hint as to general character would be useful. Realistic and Idealistic work do not mix well between the same covers. They seem to be pictures of different writers’ people. Have you noticed the distinction between the people in the Illustrated Tennyson of years ago? J. C. Horsely & Rossetti, Stanfield and Holman Hunt, make a bad mixture. It seems like an orchestra under two leaders at once, each different time.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
