In presenting this volume, I have endeavored to honor the memory
of a good man and a dear friend. In the tenderness, sincerity, and
simplicity of his work are to be found the elements which were most
conspicuous in the personality of the late M. A. Woolf, together with
unostentatious charity and a humor, unique in contemporary art, which,
while always manly and honest, possessed the power to move as well to
tears as to laughter.
The following selections were made from among the most characteristic
of Mr. Woolf’s contributions to _Life_ and _Judge_, and a number of
hitherto unpublished drawings.
To all who by kindly suggestion and personal effort have assisted me
in this compilation, I extend the assurance of my deep thanks and
appreciation.