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Illustration to "The Earl of Quarterdeck"

George John Pinwell (English, 1842–1875)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof
Dimensions Block: 10.6 x 15.6 cm (4 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.); Sheet: 17.2 x 22.2 cm (6 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.2733
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionMan, dagger in belt, cap on head, propositioning young girl; aboard a ship
Signed Signed
Inscriptionsl.l.: "SWAIN SC"; l.r.: "GP"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.