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Proof of an illustration to "The History of Henry Esmond" by W.M. Thackery

(English (born in France), 1834–1896)
(English, 1820–1909)
1868
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving, proof
DimensionsBlock: 7.5 x 9.4 cm (2 15/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 10 x 12.7 cm (3 15/16 x 5 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.1612
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.l. in block: "SWAIN Sc"; l.r. in block: "DM"; l.r. in graphite pencil: "40"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.