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Upper left, sketch of the head of a monk(1); lower right, sketch of a group of figures with swords and shields facing a figure on a horse (?): 1084.16a

Object information

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Titles

Upper left, sketch of the head of a monk(1); lower right, sketch of a group of figures with swords and shields facing a figure on a horse (?)
Sketch of a group of figures perhaps a scene of the presentation in the temple

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 142 mm
Width: 108 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Recto (1): copy of a figure in the foreground of Ghirlandaio's 'St. Francis Raises a Child from the House of S'pini from Death'.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ghirlandajo S. Trinita
  • Location: To right of monk's head
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Michael his dr-ll- / from a cape
  • Location: Centre right, above sketch (2)
  • Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.16a
Primary reference Number: 26973
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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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