Inscription
l.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".
Provenance
Harold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
about 1888
- Frederick Sandys, English, 1832–1904
- Cut by Joseph Swain, English, 1820–1909
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.)
Accession Number
55.1354
Medium or Technique
Wood engraving on India paper; proof