"'The Mask of Momus,' a New Year's Revel"
1888
John Tenniel (English, 1820–1914), Cut by Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)
Dimensions
Block: 20.9 x 37.9 cm (8 1/4 x 14 15/16 in.); Sheet: 31.3 x 42 cm (12 5/16 x 16 9/16 in.)
Accession Number
55.3630
Medium or Technique
Wood engraving
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
Morris dancers
Inscription
l.l.: "Swain Sc"; l.r.: artist's monogram with "1888"; l.r. margin in pencil: "Sir J. Tenniel"
Signed
Signed
Provenance
Harold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund