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At the centre: nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Height: 253 mm
Width: 366 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1919-04) by Executors of Sir Edward Burne-Jones
1876 - 1888
This incomplete sketch of Perseus holding the monster's head is very similar to the final version of Perseus and the sea monster.
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Inscription present: horizontal
Accession number: 962.f.14
Primary reference Number: 26701
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 2012
Accession Number: 2000
Accession Number: PD.8-1979
Accession Number: PD.55-1992
£30.00
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