"The Lost Piece of Silver," Illustration to "The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver" from " The Parables of Our Lord"

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"The Lost Piece of Silver," Illustration to "The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver" from " The Parables of Our Lord"

John Everett Millais (English, 1829–1896)
Cut by: Dalziel Brothers (English, active 1839–93)

1861

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; India proof

Dimensions Block: 14 x 10.8 cm (5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.); Sheet: 23.9 x 21.1 cm (9 7/16 x 8 5/16 in.); Mount: 38 x 28 cm (14 15/16 x 11 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.3140

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionWoman in darkness with candle and broom

Signed Signed

Inscriptionsl.l.: artist's monogram; l.r.: "DALZIEL Sc"; on margin, u.r. in graphite pencil: "Sir John Everett Millais, Bart: P.R.A."; on margin, l.r. in graphite pencil: "Hand-Press India-Proof / Gilbert Dalziel"

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