Drapery study for Nimue in 'Merlin and Nimue'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Christie's Sale, 5th June 1919 (37?), bought Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 328 mm
Width: 157 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
A study for the drapery of Nimue or Vivien in 'Merlin and Vivien' (1870-74) at the Lady Lever Gallery, Port Sunlight. This is very similar to the studies in the sketchbook No. 962, and clearly illustrates Burne-Jones' use of the antique technique of wetting the drapery so that it clings to the contours of the model.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on thick white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1993
Primary reference Number: 26142
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 962.f.2
Accession Number: 1997
Accession Number: PD.5-2017
Accession Number: PD.28-1978
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