Danae in the Brazen Chamber

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Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof

Dimensions Block: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 18.6 x 12.4 cm (7 5/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Mount: 20.4 x 15.2 cm (8 1/16 x 6 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.2945

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionIllustration for "Once a Week" 1860, published in "Hobby Horse" (1888), Vol. III, page 147

Signed signed

Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "Swain Sc"; l.l. on mount in graphite pencil: "F. Sandys"' verso in graphite pencil: title and "ex coll Mrs. Sandys"

ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.