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Charles Ricketts

The Hermit; illustration for Oscar Wilde's 'The Teacher of Wisdom'

c. 1890–1924
Pen and brown ink over traces of graphite, on ivory wove paper
28.3 × 20.2 cm (11.1 × 8 in)

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