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Episodes in an Obscure Life

John Pettie (English, 1839–1893)
Cut by: Dalziel Brothers (English, active 1839–93)
1870

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; India proof
Dimensions Block: 17.7 x 11 cm (6 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Sheet: 24.5 x 18.2 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.3458
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionOld man reading with child
Signed Signed
Inscriptionsl.r.: "DALZIEL Sc" and "J. Pettie"; l.r. margin in graphite pencil: "Burnished India-Proof / Gilbert Dalziel"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.