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The Burning of the Ships
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: The artist; Laurence W. Hodson; Hodson's sale Christie's, June 25th 1906, Lot 37, bt. J.R. Holliday for £430.10.0 (together with other 28 drawings numbered 1183)
Method of acquisition: Given (1927-01) by Holliday, J. R.
Production date: AD 1874
Support
composed of
paper
Drawn Area
Height 142 mm
Width 140 mm
Sheet Size
Height 172 mm
Width 171 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within ruled margin on paper
Accession number: 1183.5
Primary reference Number: 26828
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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