Title
'The Death of Jehane, from 'Golden Wings'
Subject
Watercolor painting--19th century.
English poetry--19th century.
Description
A central figure lies motionless in a boat, dressed in an ornate robe and positioned horizontally with eyes closed. Several black swans with red beaks surround the boat, and others floating nearby. The water is dark and reflective, and the background fades into deep shadow. Subtle architectural or natural forms appear faintly in the distance. Signed "Frances E. Macdonald, 1897" in the lower left.
Pencil, watercolor, gold and silver paint on vellum
Creator
Macdonald, Frances, 1873-1921
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. Rare Books Collection
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1897
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Image
Identifier
LIB-RB005-17
Date Created
2013-06-26
Is Part Of
The defence of Guenevere, and other poems. Rare Books Z232.M87 no.A5a
Collection
Citation
Macdonald, Frances, 1873-1921, “'The Death of Jehane, from 'Golden Wings',” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed October 26, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/100517.