A study for the kneeling girl fifth from the right in 'The Passing of Venus'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Study for 'The Passing of Venus'
History note: Christie's Sale, 5th June 1919, (?part of lot 129), bt. Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 172 mm
Width: 238 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
1876 CE - 1877 CE
These two highly finished studies are contemporary with No. 2017, and are related to the oil version of the subject at Exeter College, Oxford (c.1876-77).
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and highlights in white bodycolour on green paper
Accession number: 2019a
Primary reference Number: 26400
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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