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Study of a portly man, seated in profile to left: PD.58-1998.f.22b

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Titles

Study of a portly man, seated in profile to left

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Notes

History note: Possibly Aglaia Cronio (née Ionides); Christie's 7 June 1996, lot 557; Christie's, 24 November 1998, lot 169

Legal notes

With a contribution from the M.G.C. / V. and A. Purchase Grant Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 91 mm
Width: 118 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Christie's

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on blue paper (back of an envelope)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Wait for anwer
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Mrs Coronio
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.22b
Primary reference Number: 26479

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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