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Two studies: above, three figures with snakes coiled around their heads and necks, standing on top of a battlement which is surrounded by fire, mountainous background; below, three naked warriors standing before a large well and behind craggy rocks, the figures at left and right are holding large clubs and shields, and the one in the centre holds a broad knife: 1070(5).f.3

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Two studies: above, three figures with snakes coiled around their heads and necks, standing on top of a battlement which is surrounded by fire, mountainous background; below, three naked warriors standing before a large well and behind craggy rocks, the figures at left and right are holding large clubs and shields, and the one in the centre holds a broad knife
Coronation of the Virgin with Saints looking on

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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From the artist's children, Sir Philip Burne-Jones, Bart., and Mrs Mackail.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922-07) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip

Dating

Production date: AD 1873

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sheet Size Height 179 mm Width 254 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on off white paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: from Orgagnas [sic] Inferno
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1070(5).f.3
Primary reference Number: 26801
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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