Proof of an illustration to "The History of Henry Esmond" by W.M. Thackery

Requires Photography

George Du Maurier (English (born in France), 1834–1896)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

1868

Medium/Technique Wood engraving, proof

Dimensions Block: 7.4 x 9.3 cm (2 15/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 9.3 x 11.1 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/8 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.1614

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionIllustration to "The History of Henry Esmond" by W.M. Thackery, 1868 edition, p.244; three men in a pub

Signed Signed

Inscriptionsl.l. in block: "SWAIN"; l.r. in block: "DM"; l.r. in graphite pencil: "38"

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