Study for "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"

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Study for "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"
Image Not Available for Study for "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"

Study for "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"

Datec. 1880
MediumGraphite on paper
DimensionsSheet: 356 x 254 mm. (14 x 10 in.)

Credit LineGift of Stiles Tuttle Colwill, Lutherville, Maryland
Object number2008.242
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Robert Macaire, sollicitor. - We've won, my dear fellow, won on every count! - And about time too. A case which has lasted ten years and has ruined me! - Better late than never! - How much did I get back in the end? - Here you are: The court awarded you 12'000 Fr, we totalled 13'500 Fr in expenses, you only owe me 1'500 Fr. - But that means I lose 1'500 Fr . - Yes, but you've won your case.
Robert Macaire, sollicitor. - We've won, my dear fellow, won on every count! - And about time too. A case which has lasted ten years and has ruined me! - Better late than never! - How much did I get back in the end? - Here you are: The court awarded you 12'000 Fr, we totalled 13'500 Fr in expenses, you only owe me 1'500 Fr. - But that means I lose 1'500 Fr . - Yes, but you've won your case.
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