Study of a heavil draped female figure seen from the back: 2022B2

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Titles

Study of a heavil draped female figure seen from the back

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Drawing

Notes

History note: Christie's Sale 5th June 1919 (390?), bt. Ricketts and Shannon

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 269 mm
Width: 157 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood

Dating

Production date: AD 1874

Note

Perhaps a study for 'The Passing of Venus'.

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
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Signature

Text: 1874
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite
Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

Edward Burne-Jones; a record and review page(s): 120
Some Examples of Merton Abbey Tapestries page(s): 4,5,15,21
The Stained Glass of William Morris and his Circle page(s): 167

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2022B2
Primary reference Number: 26406
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints