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Sketch of the head of a woman: 1084.16b

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Titles

Sketch of the head of a woman
Sketch of the head and torso of a youth

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: 141 mm
Width: 108 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Recto: copy of figure second from right in Ghirlandaio's fresco 'The Visitation'. (Nos. 1084.16a and b, Lauts, Ghirlandajo pls. 44 and 74, 76 respectively.)

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
  • Location: To right of woman's head
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Ghirlandajo / S. M. Novella
  • Location: Verso, to right of figure
  • Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.16b
Primary reference Number: 26977

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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