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Colour sketch of two women one taking a cloth from the other: 1084.10a

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Object information

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Titles

Colour sketch of two women one taking a cloth from the other

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 192 mm
Width: 163 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1923-04) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip

Note

This group is a copy from 'The Birth of Mary', at Sta. Croce, by Giovanni da Milano (Gustave Geffroy, 'Les Musées D'Europe Florence', p. 83.)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite underdrawing, watercolour blotted throughout to give the impression of fresco, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Angelo Gaddi / Santa Croce
  • Location: Upper right of centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.10a
Primary reference Number: 26924
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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