Charles Dickens Giving a Public Reading

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Charles Dickens gave spirited public readings of his works and designed his own purpose-built reading desk. This small oil painting depicts Dickens using this custom-built desk at one of his readings in 1858.

Charles Dickens Museum, London

London

Title

Charles Dickens Giving a Public Reading

Date

1858

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 26 x W 18 cm

Accession number

DH309

Acquisition method

gift, 1941

Work type

Painting

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Charles Dickens Museum, London

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