Perseus and the Sea Monster, by Burne-Jones

An image of Nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Sketchbook. Graphite on paper, height 253 mm, width 366 mm, 1876 to 1888.

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Nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Sketchbook. Graphite on paper, height 253 mm, width 366 mm, 1876 to 1888.

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Accession Number: 962.f.14
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Photographer name: Andrew Norman
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Captured: 2007:11:27 15:49:10

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