Little Nell and Her Grandfather Leaving London, 1857

This painting depicts a scene from Charles Dickens’ novel The Old Curiosity Shop. It was painted by John Ritchie in 1857. Telling the story Charles Dickens was an enormously popular author, and many of those viewing this painting would have been familiar with the novel. If you have never read the book, see if you… Continue reading Little Nell and Her Grandfather Leaving London, 1857