The nearer I got to the house the drearier it appeared.

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The nearer I got to the house the drearier it appeared.
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The nearer I got to the house the drearier it appeared.

Date1921
Illustration CitationKidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1921)
MediumGraphite and ink on paper
Dimensionssheet: 6 11/16 × 4 1/2 in. (17 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, made possible by contributions from members of the Collections Committee, 2010
Object number2010-1.29
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Label TextAfter early training in his native England, Louis Rhead studied and worked in London, New York, and Paris. While Rhead gained his greatest fame for his posters, illustration--especially for books aimed at youthful audiences--was also a major part of his multi-faceted career. In these drawings he captures the drama and dangers of Stevenson's adventure story.
Image Not Available for I set off on my journey to the house of Shaws.
I set off on my journey to the house of Shaws.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I run a great danger in the house of Shaws.
I run a great danger in the house of Shaws.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for Illustrated initial I for Kidnapped / Headpiece for chapter VII / man bound with ropes
Illustrated initial I for Kidnapped / Headpiece for chapter VII / man bound with ropes
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for "Robin Oig," he said when I was done, "Ye are a great piper."
"Robin Oig," he said when I was done, "Ye are a great piper."
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I bent low on my knees and flung myself forth.
I bent low on my knees and flung myself forth.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for These two went on ahead in very close talk, and Torrance and I brought up he rear.
These two went on ahead in very close talk, and Torrance and I brought up he rear.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I gave a piercing cry - "Help, help, murder!"
I gave a piercing cry - "Help, help, murder!"
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for Alan and I smoked a pipe or two of the captain's fine tobacco.
Alan and I smoked a pipe or two of the captain's fine tobacco.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I was awakened by the light of a lantern shining in my face.
I was awakened by the light of a lantern shining in my face.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I come to my journey's end.
I come to my journey's end.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I make acquaintance of my uncle.
I make acquaintance of my uncle.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for I go to the Queen's ferry.
I go to the Queen's ferry.
Louis John Rhead
1921
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