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Danae in the Brazen Chamber

(English, 1829–1904)
(English, 1820–1909)
about 1888
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; proof
DimensionsBlock: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 25.1 x 20.5 cm (9 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2944
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ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "Swain SC"; l.l. on sheet in graphite pencil: "F. Sandys"; verso in graphite pencil: "Fred. Sandys / Danae in the Brazrn Chamber / for "Once a Week" 1860 (unpublished) / Bad print--see the good proof / first pub. in "The Hobby Horse" XII p. 147, 1888"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.