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"The Maids of Elfen-Mere"


Block for illustration to William Allingham, "The Music Master," (London: Routledge, 1855).
Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)
Cut by: Dalziel Brothers (English, active 1839–93)
1855

Medium/Technique Woodblock
Dimensions Block: 12.6 x 7.6 x 2.3cm (4 15/16 x 3 x 7/8in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.1453
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsTools and equipmentPrintmaking

Marks 14
InscriptionsOn verso, notes, including 88 Not Out (Hartley's autobiography; was this block reprinted there?)
ProvenanceHarold T. Hartley (1851-1943, London); to his son Sir Harold Hartley (1878-1972, London); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.