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Four studies of the left arm for the lower male figure from the 'Wheel of Fortune'; far left and far right studies are of the musculature: 1002.f.10

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Titles

Four studies of the left arm for the lower male figure from the 'Wheel of Fortune'; far left and far right studies are of the musculature
Studies of the musculature for the right and left legs of the upper nude male figure from the 'Wheel of Fortune'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

From Sir P. Burne-Jones and Mrs. Margaret Mackail, the artist's children.

Measurements and weight

Height: 178 mm
Width: 270 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920-05-12) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip

Note

From Burne-Jones' manuscript list containing books of studies which he possessed in 1872: 'Vol. XI. cont' studies for Loves Wayfaring. Studies of Muscles etc., ------------20.21 / 22.23.'

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 21
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: for Love's Wayfaring
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: for the Wheel of Fortune
  • Location: Verso, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1002.f.10
Primary reference Number: 26731
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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