Girl in Bonnet
1896
Edward Henry Corbould sketched this charming figure in 1896, capturing a young girl in a massive bonnet that nearly hides her face. With a giant bow on her back and little strapped shoes, she looks ready for a Victorian stroll, frozen in a moment of turning around. The loose, energetic lines suggest this was a quick study, perhaps done in just a few moments while observing a child. The inscription 'To Maitland - May 3. 96' reveals a personal touch, showing a playful, spontaneous side to an artist typically associated with serious, polished academic art.
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