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[Helena and Hermia. From A Midsummer Night's Dream.]
EJP 1899. Edward John Poynter. W. Heydemann [pencil signatures.]
Copyright 1898. Published by H. Virtue & Co. Limited, London.
Etching on vellum, artist's proof before title. 450 x 510mm (17¾ x 20"), with large margins. Mint.
The two female romantic leads from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', seated together discussing an embroidery. This etching is taken from the first of two versions in oil by Edward John Poynter (1836-1919); the second, dated 1901, is in the Art Gallery of South Australia.
[Ref: 52194] £490.00
Copyright 1898. Published by H. Virtue & Co. Limited, London.
Etching on vellum, artist's proof before title. 450 x 510mm (17¾ x 20"), with large margins. Mint.
The two female romantic leads from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', seated together discussing an embroidery. This etching is taken from the first of two versions in oil by Edward John Poynter (1836-1919); the second, dated 1901, is in the Art Gallery of South Australia.
[Ref: 52194] £490.00