Alan ran upon the others like a bill, roaring as he went.

Image Not Available for Alan ran upon the others like a bill, roaring as he went.
Alan ran upon the others like a bill, roaring as he went.
Image Not Available for Alan ran upon the others like a bill, roaring as he went.

Alan ran upon the others like a bill, roaring as he went.

Date1921
Illustration CitationKidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1921)
MediumGraphite and ink on paper
Dimensionssheet: 6 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (16.5 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, made possible by contributions from members of the Collections Committee, 2010
Object number2010-1.30
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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 My uncle just sat where he was on the top doorstep and stared upon us like a man tured to stone.
My uncle just sat where he was on the top doorstep and stared upon us like a man tured to stone.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for "Well, good-by," said Alan, and held out his left hand.
"Well, good-by," said Alan, and held out his left hand.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for Alan cut me off one of the silver buttons from his coat.
Alan cut me off one of the silver buttons from his coat.
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 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 My hand slipped upon an edge and found nothing but emptiness beyond it.
My hand slipped upon an edge and found nothing but emptiness beyond it.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for Headband for Chapter 24 of Kidnapped / I cannae draw upon you, David. It's fair murder.
Headband for Chapter 24 of Kidnapped / I cannae draw upon you, David. It's fair murder.
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 He whistled three times in a particular manner.
He whistled three times in a particular manner.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for Here he sate (sic) down, and bade me be seated.
Here he sate (sic) down, and bade me be seated.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for He held me at arm's length, looking at me with his face all working with sorrow.
He held me at arm's length, looking at me with his face all working with sorrow.
Louis John Rhead
1921
Image Not Available for "Do ye ken what's in it?" he asked, suddenly.
"Do ye ken what's in it?" he asked, suddenly.
Louis John Rhead
1921
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