The early history of the present watercolour is not known, however, it seems likely that it remained in Burne-Jones's possession until the last few year of his life, and that it was sold through Agnews sometime in the mid 1890s. The handwritten label on the backing - where the artist is referred to as "Sir Edward" (indicating that it was attached after 1894 which was the date of his being raised to the Baronetcy) - presumably dates from the time of its sale. it is possible that further touches were made to the watercolour then and it is likely that the inscribed initials EBJ were also applied in the last year of Burne-Jones's life.