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Paul Braddon watercolors relating to George Eliot
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Title
Paul Braddon watercolors relating to George Eliot, circa 1880-1900.
Physical Description
3.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language
English
Notes
Watercolors include manuscript captions and attributions.
Provenance
Source unknown.
Organization
Arranged by format.
Access and use
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), English novelist and author known by the pseudonym George Eliot.
James Leslie Crees (1864-1938), English painter known by the pseudonym Paul Braddon.
Summary
Nine watercolors by Braddon depicting Evan's birthplace, the church where she was baptized, a school interior, her childhood home (Griff House), and places "immortalized" in literary works. Locations include Arbury Hall, the "South Farm" on the Arbury Hall estate, the All Saints' Church in the Chilvers Coton area of Nuneaton, and St. Nicolas Church of Nuneaton. Accompanied by one watercolor, initialed "A.K.A.," of an unidentified scene from Daniel Deronda.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Images
Added to Catalog
October 20, 2022
References
Paul Braddon Watercolors Relating to George Eliot. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Paul Braddon Watercolors Relating to George Eliot. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Watercolors (paintings)
Occupation
Authors Great Britain 19th century.
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