Sketch of the head of a woman Sketch of the head and torso of a youth
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: 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.)
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 1084.16b
Primary reference Number: 26977
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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