The Sun may shine and we be cold

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882)

Signed and inscribed 'Dante G. Rossetti to his friend Alex Munro' and dated 'May/48'.

Pen and brown ink.

5 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches, 14 x 16 cm.

Provenance: Given by the artist to Alex Munro, and thence by descent to the previous owner.

Exhibited: Tate Gallery, Paintings and Drawings of the 1860's Period, 1923, number 195

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