Dante Gabriel Rossetti letter to Ellen Heaton, 1861 December 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 61.103
Call Number: MSS 47
Scope and Contents
Rossetti apologizes for his delayed response to Heaton's last letter. He wishes Heaton a merry Christmas. Rossetti says that if he had known that his response would be delayed, he would have written to Heaton to say that he was not sure about the price of the St George watercolour until he was further along with it. He admits that he has been unable to work much on the piece due to other commissions ill health of his wife, Elizabeth Siddall, which prevented her from sitting for the work. He promises that the work will be finished soon and gives its price as 65 guineas, a "very low price compared to many things [Rossetti] has done lately." Rossetti says he has offered Heaton this low price as he is anxious to sell the piece, despite a previous, smaller and less accomplished work selling for 55 guineas, some years ago. Rossetti enquires after a picture that has been sold to a Mr. Miller of Liverpool and expresses his surprise that the work (from the Plint estate) had gone to market. Rossetti asks whether Heaton has been in touch with any of their friends, including her sister and brother-in-law. [The remainder of the letter is lacking.]
Dates
- 1861 December 24
Creator
Physical Description
1 folded sheet (4 pages) : autograph letter signed ; 18 x 23 cm, folded to 18 x 12 cm
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
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1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
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Location
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