Sketch of a kneeling woman in three-quarter view from behind, head in profile: 1084.23a

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Sketch of a kneeling woman in three-quarter view from behind, head in profile

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: 151 mm
Width: 115 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

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

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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

Text: Mantegna Ch. Il Carmine / gold
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: gold sleeve-blue ribbon / black stripe
Location: Mid-right
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: 1084.23a
Primary reference Number: 27132
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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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