"The word she spoke so soft and low a bird hath ta'en to Dandelot," Illustration to "The Bridal of Dandelot," by Dora Greenwell from "Good Words"

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John Everett Millais (English, 1829–1896)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

1864

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; India proof

Dimensions Block: 15.7 x 11.4 cm (6 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 17.1 x 12.7 cm (6 3/4 x 5 in.); Mount: 19 x 14 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.3235

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionWoman at open window with bird in hand

Signed Signed

Inscriptionsl.r.: "Swain Sc"

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