Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs', by Burne-Jones

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Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs'. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Graphite on white cartridge paper, height 263 mm, width 175 mm, circa 1878. Production Note: Seven studies of hands holding cymbals, viols and a tamboruine, for 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80 Tate Gallery). Burne-Jones used the Italian model Antonia Cura for all the girls' bodies in the picture.

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Accession Number: 965
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Image width: 680 pixels
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Exposure time: 1/125
ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 19/1

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