Artist: Elizabeth Bullock Humphrey (1841–1889) was an American illustrator active in the 19th century. Humphrey is considered one of the first women to receive recognition as illustrators in the United States.
Title: May your shadow never be less. [may you keep on increasing (in prosperity)! [A Persian phrase.]
Titled; Signed and dedicated verso: L. B. Humphrey zum 25 jährigen jubiläum [ill]. L. B. Humphrey on 25th anniversary [ill].
Dimensions: 8" x 4".
Date: XIX C.
Materials and Techniques: Graphite drawing on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: American School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia.