The Virgin Mary after Correggio
Sir John Everett Millais, 1840
Drawn by the artist at the age of eight. This work is one of seven purchased at the Christie's sale held in aid of the British Red Cross Society. Miss Julia Reckitt donated the sum of £50 and the Art Fund purchased the works and distributed them to seven public institutions including the British Museum, Tate, Birmingham and Manchester.
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Title of artwork, date
The Virgin Mary after Correggio, 1840
Date supported
1916
Medium and material
Pencil
Dimensions
29 x 24 cm
Gifted by
Juliet Reckitt
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