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The Seed of David (the Nativity) [print]

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1870-1913 (circa)

Physical Description

Medium: Charcoal grey and cream photoprint, not mounted.
Dimensions: Print: 54.5 x 35.1 cm
Note: Photograph by Frederick Hollyer

Production Description

Production Date: 1870-1913 (circa)

Provenance

Current Location: Delaware Art Museum

Scholarly Commentary

Introduction

This print is of particular interest because it shows the central panel of the triptych without its elaborate frame.

The Seed of David (the Nativity) [print]
Copyright: ©Delaware Art Museum, Samuel and Mary R. Bancroft Collection

Included Text

Samuel Bancroft, Jr.,

Rockford

Wilmington, Delaware.
Note: Blue inked stamp appears upside-down at center of verso.
Fred k Hollyer,

9, Pembroke Square, Kensington.
Note: Purple inked stamp at bottom left corner of verso.
Manuscript Addition: #98 / #98. Marillier, 1860-4. p. 75
Editorial Description: Cursive pencil notation at top left of verso.
Editorial Note: The reference is to Marillier, DGR: An Illustrated Memorial , 75.
Manuscript Addition: The Nativity / David the Shepherd, After niece / Llandaff Cathedral
Editorial Description: Cursive pencil notation at lower left of verso. David the Shepherd is crossed out.
Manuscript Addition: S105 231 Triptych from Llandaff Cathedral 3 David the Shepherd / “ ”King / The Nativity / D.G. Rossetti
Editorial Description: Cursive pencil notation across bottom of verso. David the Shepherd appears in brackets.
Editorial Note: S105 is a reference to the work's catalogue number in Surtees, A Catalogue Raisonné .
Electronic Archive Edition: 1
File Name: sa645.s105.rap.xml