Amherst College Olio, man with candle and gun

Image

cja0388.jpg

Title

Amherst College Olio, man with candle and gun

Subject

Pen drawing, American

Description

A white man walks in the foreground holding a pistol in his right hand and a candle high in his left hand illuminating the darkness. A number of other men, some looking concerned and some with arms raised are in file behind him. The light and shadow create the word: "FINIS" above the candle light.

Creator

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Publisher

Jones Library Special Collections

Date

circa 1889

Rights

This digital file may be used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the digital files from the Jones Library.

Relation

From the Clifton Johnson Collection

Type

Illustrations

Identifier

CJA0388

Original Format

Pen and ink

Physical Dimensions

13.5 x 9

Citation

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940, “Amherst College Olio, man with candle and gun,” Digital Amherst, accessed October 30, 2024, https://digitalamherst.org/items/show/5804.