To left, sketch of a head, in profile(1); at right, sketch of a figure playing a lute(2) Sketch of a figure playing a viol
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
From the artist's children, Sir Philip Burne-Jones, and Mrs Mackail.
Height: 141 mm
Width: 108 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1923-04) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip
Recto: the head seems to be that of the figure, therefore it is likely that the sketches are of a single piece of sculpture.
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Recto: graphite verso: graphite with pen and brown in on paper
Inscription present: vertical on page, relating to bands that are illustrated to the right of the figure
Accession number: 1084.15a
Primary reference Number: 26957
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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