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Left, sketch of seated figure with a book and pen, within drawn rectangle; left of centre, sketch of a heavily robed figure with an open book, within drawn rectangle; right of centre, seated figure with open book; right, sketch of a standing figure writing on a tablet: 1085.f.14

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Titles

Left, sketch of seated figure with a book and pen, within drawn rectangle; left of centre, sketch of a heavily robed figure with an open book, within drawn rectangle; right of centre, seated figure with open book; right, sketch of a standing figure writing on a tablet
Sketch of a large group of figures

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Recto: first two sketches within drawn rectangle.

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1872

Note

Verso: for The Fountain of Youth.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sheet Size Height 255 mm Width 362 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Recto: graphite and red chalk verso: red chalk on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1085.f.14
Primary reference Number: 82325
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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