"The Broken Vow"

Requires Photography

Sir Edward John Poynter (English, 1836–1919)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

1862

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; proof

Dimensions Block: 11.4 x 12.9 cm (4 1/2 x 5 1/16 in.); Sheet: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.2782

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionMan greeting woman in bed

Signed Signed

InscriptionsSwain's signature and address on back in pencil; "18EJP62" engraved on bed sheet

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