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Study for the head of Medusa and its reflection
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Christie's Sale, 5th June, 1919 (?poss. part of lot 41), bt. Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 227 mm
Width: 126 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
1876 - 1877
A study for the head of Medusa in 'The Baleful Head'. Perseus shows it to Andromeda by using the reflection of a well.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1996
Primary reference Number: 26149
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 2000
Accession Number: 2021
Accession Number: 2012
Accession Number: MAR.M.276-1912
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