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Illustration to "If," poem by Christina Rossetti in "The Argosy," 1866, vol. I, p. 336

(English, 1829–1904)
(English, 1820–1909)
1866
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; proof
DimensionsBlock: 16 x 11.5 cm (6 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 21.4 x 18 cm (8 7/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2943
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "SWAIN SC"; l.l. on sheet in graphite pencil: "F. Sandys"; verso in graphite pencil: "Bought from Mrs. Sandys / "If" Fred. Sandys / March 1884 Art Journal"
ProvenanceMrs. Frederick Sandys (wife of the artist); from whom purchased by Harold Hartley, England (1851-1943); to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
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Frederick Sandys
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Frederick Sandys
1861
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Frederick Sandys
1862
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1862
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1863
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1863
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Frederick Sandys
1862
Frederick Sandys
about 1888