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Draped figure study of a woman seen from the back: 1241.3

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Titles

Draped figure study of a woman seen from the back

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 253 mm
Width: 152 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1927-08) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

Production date: AD 1874

Note

The form of signature and the style of the drawing related it to similar finished studies in sketchbooks of the period and suggest that the present drawing may be a study for an attendant figure in a large scale composition.

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E.B.J.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1874
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1241.3
Primary reference Number: 26120

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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