Kit’s Writing Lesson (1852). Robert Braithwaite Martineau (English, 1826-1869). Oil on can
Kit’s Writing Lesson (1852). Robert Braithwaite Martineau (English, 1826-1869). Oil on canvas. Tate Britain.From The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens. Tells the story of Nell Trent, a beautiful and virtuous young girl of “not quite fourteen.” An orphan, she lives a lonely existence with her grandparents. Her only friend is Kit, an honest boy employed at the shop, whom she is teaching to write. In this work, Nell is shown, sewing in hand, ready to give Kit instruction and encouragement. -- source link
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