Ill fill a vacant peg, then, illustration for The Crooked Man, by Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930, published in Strand Magazine, July 189

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"I'll fill a vacant peg, then," is an illustration created by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story "The Crooked Man," which was published in the July 1893 issue of The Strand Magazine. Sidney Paget (1860-1908) was a British artist renowned for his illustrations of the Sherlock Holmes series, which significantly contributed to the visual identity of the iconic detective and his world.

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), a prolific British writer, introduced Sherlock Holmes in 1887, and the character quickly became a cultural phenomenon. "The Crooked Man" is one of the 56 short stories featuring Holmes, and it is part of the collection titled "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes." The story revolves around a seemingly inexplicable murder and the mysterious figure of Henry Wood, the titular "crooked man."

Paget's illustration captures a pivotal moment in the narrative, reflecting his skill in conveying the atmosphere and tension of Doyle's stories. His work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a keen ability to depict the subtleties of character and setting. Paget's illustrations were instrumental in shaping the public's perception of Sherlock Holmes, particularly his iconic deerstalker hat and Inverness cape, which were not explicitly described in Doyle's texts but became synonymous with the character due to Paget's artistic choices.

The collaboration between Doyle and Paget began somewhat serendipitously; Paget was initially commissioned to illustrate the stories due to a mix-up, as the commission was intended for his brother, Walter Paget. Nonetheless, Sidney Paget's illustrations became an integral part of the Sherlock Holmes legacy, enhancing the stories' appeal and helping to cement Holmes's place in literary history.

"I'll fill a vacant peg, then," like many of Paget's illustrations, not only complements the narrative but also stands as a significant piece of art in its own right, reflecting the synergy between Doyle's writing and Paget's visual interpretation.

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