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Danae in the Brazen Chamber

(English, 1829–1904)
(English, 1820–1909)
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; proof
DimensionsBlock: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.); Sheet: 18.6 x 12.4 cm (7 5/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Mount: 20.4 x 15.2 cm (8 1/16 x 6 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2945
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.r. in block: "Swain Sc"; l.l. on mount in graphite pencil: "F. Sandys"' verso in graphite pencil: title and "ex coll Mrs. Sandys"
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
Danae in the Brazen Chamber
Frederick Sandys
about 1888
Frederick Sandys
1861
Until her Death
Frederick Sandys
1862
Until her Death
Frederick Sandys
1862
Frederick Sandys
1863
Frederick Sandys
1863
Amor Mundi
Frederick Sandys
1865
Harold Harfagr
Frederick Sandys
1862
Frederick Sandys
about 1888