Uncle Toby and the Fly (from Laurence Sterne's "Tristram Shandy") 1847

Felix Octavius Carr Darley's "Uncle Toby and the Fly (from Laurence Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy')" is a black and white illustration from 1847 that depicts a scene from the novel. The illustration shows the character Uncle Toby attempting to swat a fly while at dinner with his companions. The image is reminiscent of the novel's humorous and eccentric tone, while also highlighting Darley's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the scene from the novel. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to the enduring power of literature and its ability to inspire artistic interpretations.