Dante Gabriel Rossetti letter to Ellen Heaton, 1862 June 24
Scope and Contents
Rossetti thanks Heaton for giving him information regarding Ruskin's whereabouts, saying that he "had but a poor account of him" from Ned Jones. Rossetti says he will be happy to receive a visit from Heaton and Mrs. (Emelia?) Gurney and asks Heaton to give him a suitable time for her visit. Rossetti tells Heaton that Robert Browning was very pleased with Bethlehem Gate and says that he intends to revisit the Virgin's face in the work.
Dates
- 1862 June 24
Creator
Physical Description
1 folded sheet (1 page) : autograph letter signed ; 18 x 23 cm, folded to 18 x 12 cm
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
With envelope. Addressed from 59 L.I. Fields. With black mourning border.
- Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
- Heaton, Ellen, 1816-1894 -- Correspondence
- Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882 -- Correspondence
- Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882. Bethlehem Gate
- Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
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