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Study of a sleeping knight: The Briar Rose Rough sketch of ?costume
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
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.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Christie's
Possibly a study for a needlework made for Frances Graham c. 1880 (V. & A. Museum).
Support
composed of
laid paper
Folded Size
Height 183 mm
Width 114 mm
Drawing : Graphite on laid paper (folded)
Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.42
Primary reference Number: 26505
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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