From drawings by scholars

From drawings by scholars

Pen drawing, American

A series of five caricatures drawn vertically, all with names and four with one word descriptors. From the top: The Owl (Jake?) shows a grinning face with pointy ears, round belly, and two legs, possibly skipping. The Irishman (Patrick) shows a man in profile with a large head, long thin neck, small torso and thin legs and raised, clenched arms. The next one, Caleb, shows a man with a hat, his head turned to the left and body facing right and no arms. He has a large nose and heavy brow ridge. The next, Pleasant (Fred) shows a smiling face with a round hat and big ears, and long, thin, legs. The last, Doughtful (Hank?) shows a round face with perhaps worried, clenched teeth, round nose, big ears, one eyebrow raised, and thin legs. Caption: "C. Johnson from drawings by scholars" possibly indicating school children.

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

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From the Clifton Johnson Collection

Illustrations

CJA0469

Pen drawing

8.5 x 2