Studies of feet for 'The Golden Stairs', by Burne-Jones

An image of Studies of feet for 'The Golden Stairs'. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Graphite on white cartridge paper, height 263 mm, width 175,mm, 1878. Production Note: Four studies of feet descending stairs 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80, Tate Gallery). The model for the girls' bodies, and presumably, therefore, for these studies, was the Italian Antonia Caiva.

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Studies of feet for 'The Golden Stairs'. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Graphite on white cartridge paper, height 263 mm, width 175,mm, 1878. Production Note: Four studies of feet descending stairs 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80, Tate Gallery). The model for the girls' bodies, and presumably, therefore, for these studies, was the Italian Antonia Caiva.

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Accession Number: 1992
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Fnumber: 19/1

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