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It is captioned the 'First Covent Garden Ball of the Season' and shows a large crowd of people wearing a range of fancy dress and elaborate costumes in the midst of a lively dance. \n\nThe illustration was painted by the artist, A.J.Finberg (1866-1939) who produced a wide range of images for <i>The Graphic </i>and the <i>Illustrated London News. </i>He also worked as the art critic for several papers including the <i>Manchester Guardian </i>and the <i>Saturday Review</i>.\n\nThis item is one of several theatrical drawings from a collection of sketches commissioned from contemporary artists to be printed in illustrated magazines. The collection was donated to the museum by Sir William James Ingram in 1914. \r\n","physicalDescription":"Watercolour sketch created for publication in a magazine/newspaper, probably <i>The Penny Illustrated Paper</i>. The illustration has been signed by the artist, A.J.Finberg, in the top right hand corner with the date '97 (1897). 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