Milton dictating paradise lost to his daugthers
Engraver: Charles Jean Louis Courtry (1846-1897).
Artist: after Mihály Munkácsy (20 February 1844 – 1 May 1900).
Description: The blind Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughter, after Munkácsy: interior with, at left, Milton, seated in armchair, looking thoughtful; his three daughters are gathered around the table and looking at him; one of them is writing; with remarque of a palette.
Media / technique: hand-coloured engraving.
Production date: 1878-1879.
Size: 30,3x21,5 cms.
Condition: good.