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(DICKENS, Charles) DARLEY (Felix O C) [1822–1888] Oliver Twist: First meeting with the Artful Dodger, 1882 Original pencil and watercolor wash drawing depicting this pivotal scene from the novel by Charles Dickens Measures 8-3/8 x 6-3/4 inches Signed and dated by the artist "F O C Darley /82" at bottom left Darley is considered amongst the pioneers of American illustration.

Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress is Charles Dickens's second novel, and was first published as a serial from 1837 to 1839. The story centers on orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the 'Artful Dodger', a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin.