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Letter T: Neptune and the Winds: 1183.26

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Titles

Letter T: Neptune and the Winds

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Notes

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)

Measurements and weight

Height: 243 mm
Width: 67 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1927-01) by Holliday, J. R.

Dating

1870s
Production date: AD 1874

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: E B J
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1874
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1183.26
Primary reference Number: 26864

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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