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"A Moment of Suspense," Illustration to "Pictures of Society Grave and Gay"

(English, 1829–1896)
(English, 1820–1909)
1866
Medium/TechniqueWood engraving; India proof
DimensionsBlock: 18.5 x 11.2 cm (7 5/16 x 4 7/16 in.); Sheet: 29.5 x 21.6 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.3521
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Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptionsl.l.: "Swain Sc"; l.r.: artist's monogram
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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