Henrique Alvim Correa (Brazilian, 1876-1910). Martian Handler, War of the Worlds book interior, 1906. Pencil and ink on ...

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Henrique Alvim Correa (Brazilian, 1876-1910)
Martian Handler, War of the Worlds book interior, 1906
Pencil and ink on paper laid on board
13-1/8 x 10-1/8 inches (33.3 x 25.7 cm) (image)
Not signed


PROVENANCE:
The artist;
By descent through artist's family;
Private collection, Millcreek, Washington, acquired from the above, 1990;
Private collection, Rockport, Massachusetts, acquired from the above, May 14, 2015;
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2023.

The present work is published as an interior book plate for chapter II "What We Saw from the Ruined House" on page 217 of War of the Worlds- Book II: The Earth Under the Martians by H.G Wells (1906).


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