Study, perhaps for 'Cophetua and the Beggar Maid'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Height: 247 mm
Width: 166 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.
Study for the beggar maid in 'King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid', 1862 in Leighton House (No. 34 - Tate Gallery Loan).
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Inscription present: possibly in artist's hand
Accession number: 1227
Primary reference Number: 26111
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.418-1995
Accession Number: PD.31-1998
Accession Number: PD.27-1999
Accession Number: 2012
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