Candy Kid on the Floor in Front of the King

Item

Title

Candy Kid on the Floor in Front of the King

Description

This piece shows a young boy lying on his back holding his stomach in front of a king who is getting up off of his thrown. A servant holds the boys head, and an empty plate lies on the floor beside them. This is the reverse side of drawing 0460.

Creator

Bertha May Ingle

Date

c. 1920: This is one of Ingle's illustrations which she mostly did in the 1920s and 30s. This drawing might have connections to the J. E. Laughlin studio.

Format

Ink on cardboard

Identifier

0459

Source

BMIAA assets

Type

Illustration

Original Format

Drawing

Physical Dimensions

8 x 6.5 inches

Media