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William Morris performing a cartwheel, viewed from behind by moon and starlight
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Extracted from the PD.58-1998 bound volume
History note: Possibly Aglaia Cronio (née Ionides); Christie's 7 June 1996, lot 557; Christie's, 24 November 1998, lot 169
With a contribution from the M.G.C. / V. and A. Purchase Grant Fund.
Height: 182 mm
Width: 127 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Christie's
This and f.11 may have been drawn at 56 Euston Square, where Michael William Rossetti and his family lived for several years from 1867.
Support composed of laid paper
Drawing : Graphite on laid paper
Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.12
Primary reference Number: 26451
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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