The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a man standing with arms outstretched, surrounded by a group of people. The man wears a long, dark robe and a white collar, with a long beard. He stands on a step or platform, with his right arm pointing to the left and his left arm holding a book or papers. To his right, a woman kneels on the ground, her hands raised in a pleading gesture. A child stands beside her, looking up at the man. On the left side of the image, two men are visible: one appears to be holding a sword or stick, while the other is dressed in a hat and coat. In the background, a large archway is visible behind the standing man. The illustration is set against a white background, with a thin brown border around the edge of the paper. Small, illegible text is printed below the illustration.

Artwork Details

Medium: Steel engraving and black ink on off-white wove card (Bristol-type paper)
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish

Artwork Details

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