The Old Print Shop

The old man demanded what I wanted.

  • ARTIST: Gordon Grant

  • MEDIUM: Pen & Ink,

    DATE: c. 1930.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 10 1/2 x 11 5/8" (26.5 x 29.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This drawing was used to illustrate "The Life and Adventures of John Nicol, Mariner" published in 1936. In this scene, John hoped to win the heart of Mary, but she coldly rebuffs him. Her father, learning of his presence, inquires about what he wants. John leaves, knowing any hopes he had at marrying her were gone. The rejection ultimately leads to John to meeting Captain Bond, who hired him on as a Cooper on his ship, the Leviathan. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Initialed in ink.

  • CONDITION: Overall good condition, has light discoloration and glue residue along the outer paper edges. Glue residue on verso.

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