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"The Broken Vow"

(English, 1836–1919)
(English, 1820–1909)
1862
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; proof
DimensionsBlock: 11.4 x 12.9 cm (4 1/2 x 5 1/16 in.); Sheet: 29.3 x 22.7 cm (11 9/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2782
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsSwain's signature and address on back in pencil; "18EJP62" engraved on bed sheet
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
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