The Best of Friends Must Part

Sir John Tenniel British
 Subject Sir Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Earl of Dufferin British

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Tenniel's made this design for a wood engraving published in the London periodical "Punch" on September 8, 1828. It represents Canada's third Governor General, the 1st Earl of Dufferin, biding farewell to a woman who symbolizes the nation. The earl served between 1872-78 and oversaw numerous changes and advancements.

The Best of Friends Must Part, Sir John Tenniel (British, London 1820–1914 London), Graphite

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66.618.10 (1): Graphite drawing for "The Best of Friends Must Part"