The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 84
... drawing . He used to walk about the streets and public places with a piece of charcoal in his hand , and wherever he met with a convenient clean place , he immediately drew figures which shewed un- common talent , and groups , in which ...
... drawing . He used to walk about the streets and public places with a piece of charcoal in his hand , and wherever he met with a convenient clean place , he immediately drew figures which shewed un- common talent , and groups , in which ...
Page 119
... drawing of it . While he was at work , an old woman came out to him , dropping many a courtesy . " I am very glad ... drawing of it very much to his satisfaction , when the miller with a stout stick in his hand , made his approach ...
... drawing of it . While he was at work , an old woman came out to him , dropping many a courtesy . " I am very glad ... drawing of it very much to his satisfaction , when the miller with a stout stick in his hand , made his approach ...
Page 149
... drawing , which is the only portrait of Fielding extant , and which recals to the memory of all who have seen him , a corresponding image of the man . It has been said , that this portrait was painted from a representation of Fielding's ...
... drawing , which is the only portrait of Fielding extant , and which recals to the memory of all who have seen him , a corresponding image of the man . It has been said , that this portrait was painted from a representation of Fielding's ...
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