Study for 'The Depths of the Sea': single study of legs
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Height: 312 mm
Width: 195 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1919-06) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio
Both this drawing and No. 964(2) are studies for the legs of the drowned sailor in 'The Depths of the Sea'.
Support composed of tracing paper ( laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Blue chalk on tracing paper, pasted onto another sheet of tracing paper
Accession number: 964(1)
Primary reference Number: 26078
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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