Study for the head of Circe
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Height: 132 mm
Width: 145 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.
1863 - 1869
This study for the 'Head of Circe' was made for the large watercolour of 'The Wine of Circe', begun in 1863 and completed in 1869, now in the collection of the Marquess of Normanby at Mulgrave Castle.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1241.1
Primary reference Number: 26115
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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