Painted by Waterhouse in 1900, this picture was given to the Artists War Fund, in support of British casualties of the Boer War, which had begun the previous year.

350 artists donated works, which were exhibited in the Guildhall, London before being auctioned by Chrstie's for £12,000.

The girl is drinking a toast to the departing warriors, whose ships can be seen in a mirror in the background.

Do I detect that she is pregnant?

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DESTINY
John William Waterhouse