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Danae in the Brazen Chamber
about 1888
Medium/Technique
Wood engraving; proof
Dimensions
Block: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 25.1 x 20.5 cm (9 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.2944
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
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 sheet in graphite pencil: "F. Sandys"; verso in graphite pencil: "Fred. Sandys / Danae in the Brazrn Chamber / for "Once a Week" 1860 (unpublished) / Bad print--see the good proof / first pub. in "The Hobby Horse" XII p. 147, 1888"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.