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Adolphe Willette
An early 20th Century drawing of a father coming home from the 1st World War

1917

About the Item

Adolphe Willette (French, 1857 – 1926) Quand papa reviendra (When Papa comes home) Pencil on paper with black crayon Signed and dated ‘A. Willette / 1917’ (lower left) 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.3 cm.) Adolphe Willette was a very well known illustrator in France. It is possible this was drawn a poster design or for one of the many magazines he was commissioned to do works for at the time. The subject rejoices in the return of the child’s beloved father. Though of course it relates to the tragic atrocities of the 1st World War.
  • Creator:
    Adolphe Willette (1857 - 1926)
  • Creation Year:
    1917
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Slight surface dirt. In a new fresh thick white mount behind glass. In a gilded wood frame with abrasions.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU54034726251
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