Joan Eardley RSA (British, 1921-1963) Little BrotherJoan Eardley RSA (British, 1921-1963)Little Brotherpastel on glasspaper 27.5 x 23cm (10 13/16 x 9 1/16in).ProvenanceWith Roland, Browse and Delbanco, London.With Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh, no. 1898.Private collection, UK.This pastel is a tender rendering that demonstrates Eardley's compassion for the children of Townhead. The girls in particular were often required to shoulder the responsibilities of acting guardian to a younger siblings.