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Jane Morris, Reading

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1870

Physical Description

Medium: pencil
Dimensions: 18 x 13 1/2 in.
Signature: DGR 1870 (lower right)
Date on Image: 1870

Production Description

Production Date: 1870
Note: The date on the sketch may have been added later.
Model: Jane Morris

Provenance

Current Location: London, Spink and Sons; The Honourable Mrs. Reginald (Daisy) Fellowes, Newbury; sold at Sotheby's (lot 7), 8 July 2008

Scholarly Commentary

Introduction

This drawing was not recorded among DGR's works until its appearance for sale at Sotheby's in 2008.

Jane Morris, Reading
Description: Jane Morris seated on a sofa with her knees drawn up. She is reading a book which she holds in her right hand. She leans on her left arm which rests on a cushion, her left hand propping her head
Electronic Archive Edition: 1
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