Sketch of a man standing in front of a building with figures leaning out of the windows: 1084.19b

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Titles

Sketch of a man standing in front of a building with figures leaning out of the windows
Upper left, sketch of a figure seen from behind(1); lower right, sketch of a cleric(2)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 142 mm
Width: 108 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Verso (2): from Carpaccio's 'The Return of the Ambassadors to the King of England'. (Lauts pl. 36 detail p. 15).

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the word 'Carppaccio' crossed through with graphite

Text: Carppaccio / Mansuete
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: Carpaccio / stunning dress
Location: Verso, upper left
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: dark blue / white fur / gold
Location: Verso, to left of (1)
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: dark blue & gold stripes / gold / blue - then red, then white
Location: Verso, to right of (1)
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: stern cove
Location: Verso, to right of (2)
Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

'Burne-Jones, Fairfax Murray and Siena' page(s): 348
'Burne-Jones' Second Italian Journey' page(s): 334, 336
'Two Early Altarpieces by Burne-Jones' page(s): 322

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.19b
Primary reference Number: 27098
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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