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Danae in the Brazen Chamber
about 1888
Medium/Technique
Wood engraving on India paper; proof
Dimensions
Block: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 18.4 x 12.1 cm (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.); Mount: 32.5 x 25 cm (12 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1354
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionIllustration for "Once a Week" 1860, published in "Hobby Horse" (1888), Vol. III, page 147
Inscriptionsl.r.: "Swain sc." Inscribed on mount, in ink: Fred Sandys/ Danae in the Brazen Chamber. Drawn for Once a Week 1860/ First published in the Hobby Horse No. XII P. 147, 1888/Engraved by Swain in 1860/ Original proof".
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.