Who created "Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")"?

Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy") was created by Felix Octavius Carr Darley in 1847–48 (?).

What medium is "Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")"?

Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy") is Graphite and india ink wash.

Is "Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")" in the public domain?

Yes, Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy") is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")

Q: When was "Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")" created?

This artwork was created 1847–48 (?).

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

1847–48 (?)

Medium

Graphite and india ink wash

Dimensions

sheet: 6 1/4 x 5 in. (15.9 x 12.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John Sylvester, 1936

Accession Number

36.63.3

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

In the mid-19th century, illustrator Felix Octavius Darley captured the whimsical spirit of Laurence Sterne groundbreaking novel *Tristram Shandy* (1759–67) with this intimate drawing of Uncle Toby, endearing retired captain known for his gentle soul and obsession with recreating military sieges in his garden Created around 1847–48, the work reflects Darley's prowess in book illustration, a booming field during America's literary golden age, where artists like him brought classic European texts to life for new audiences through detailed, narrative scenes. Executed in graphite for precise line...

Uncle Toby (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy")

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