Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs': 965

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Drawing

Measurements and weight

Height: 263 mm
Width: 175 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-06) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1878

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.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of cartridge paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper

References and bibliographic entries

Burne Jones page(s): 113-4
Memorials (Vol. II) page(s): 68, 103

Identification numbers

Accession number: 965
Primary reference Number: 26082
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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