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Study of three girls in 'The Golden Stairs'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Christie's, Sale 5th June, 1919, bt. Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 180 mm
Width: 125 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Production date: AD 1872
'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80, Tate Gallery), one the the largest of Burne-Jones' finished oils. The model for the girls' bodies was an Italian, Antonia Caiva.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 2008.3
Primary reference Number: 26320
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 965
Accession Number: 1992
Accession Number: PD.189-1948
Accession Number: 828.f.21
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