Item 3: Engraving of Hablot Knight Browne’s illustration of a scene from Nicholas Nickleby, ca. 1839

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Dates

Created: ca. 1839

Creator

Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 (Person)

Disclaimer for Name and Subject Authorities

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Access:

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Type of Material:

Engraving

Condition Note:

Excellent. Slight tear at the top left corner.

Measurements:

7” x 4⅛”

Description:

The item contains a print created by English artist and author, Hablot Knight Browne, of an engraved scene from Nicholas Nickleby, commissioned in 1839. The scene depicted is from English author, Charles Dickens’ novel, which was serialized in origin from 1838-1839. The novel’s protagonist, Nicholas Nickleby, strives to support his mother upon the loss of his father. The serial publications were sometimes accompanied by illustrations, such as Browne’s depicted here.