Framed oil painting original artwork for The Manxman
Date made: 1887
Description: Framed oil painting, the original cover artwork for Hall Caine's book The Manxman, which was first published as a serial in 1894. This artwork appeared on the March 1924 uniform edition of the book. It is not known if it was also used on earlier editions. It shows a man in high boots and a red neckerchief cradling a baby.
The novel concerns the love triangle between Kate Cregeen and the two good friends and cousins, the illegitimate, poorly educated but good-hearted Peter Quilliam, and the well-educated and cultured Philip Christian. Kate's father rejects Pete's request to marry his daughter, due to his low prospects, and so Pete sets off to Kimberly, South Africa, to earn his fortune.
Materials: paper
Object name: painting
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 2023-0032
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