PENNELL (Joseph, 1860-1926, American-born Artist and Illustrator)

Autograph Letter Signed to George Roland Halkett, (1855-1918, artist and journalist) saying he is "very glad you liked my Wonder of Work enough to write as you did. I appreciate it - your article - very much", 1 side 8vo., 3 Adelphi Terrace House, Robert Street, Strand, W.C., 4th December n.y., c.

Pennell was Whistler's friend and biographer.
Halkett contributed many drawings to Punch, but was equally interested in politics. His 'The Irish Green Book', 1887, had an enormous circulation during the Home rule controversy. In 1892 he was appointed political cartoonist and art critic for the Pall Mall Gazette, and in 1897 art editor of the Pall Mall Magazine, chief editor 1900-1905.

Item Date:  1900

Stock No:  15191      £20

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