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A fab discovery for the #ArthurRackham Facebook group - portrait of Ida Samuel in period costume, a private commission completed by #Rackham in 1907, it was auctioned at Sotheby’s last year. Finding this was a much needed bit of cheer in this miserable week!
Illustration process - George Cruikshank's original sketch, finished drawing, and printed engraving of Bill Sykes, from Dicken’s "Oliver Twist”, 1837-38 (New York Public Library)
Oooh, I crossed a certain follower count over on Instaspam @studioNIB . I’ve never really been able to figure out how things work over there, so this feels more of an achievement than warranted.
Happy New Year of the Rat everyone! It’s a delicate new decade, let's keep it in safe hands! #NewYear2020
Wishing all my followers a Festive Fandango of a holiday!! #Christmas #yuletide #Christmascard