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Sketch, below three nude figures lying in a nearly barren landscpe, above, two figures leaning out of the windows of a house, looking at the figures below, which include one at the right being devoured by a raven (perhaps a scene of a martyrdom): 1084.13b

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Titles

Sketch, below three nude figures lying in a nearly barren landscpe, above, two figures leaning out of the windows of a house, looking at the figures below, which include one at the right being devoured by a raven (perhaps a scene of a martyrdom)

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: 137 mm
Width: 80 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

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, watercolour blotted in most areas to given the impression of a fresco, on paper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.13b
Primary reference Number: 26939
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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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