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Upper left, sketch of spinning-wheel; upper left of centre, male torso and thighs (Christ?) with loin cloth; right, two studies of the crown of thorns; lower half, studies of Adam and Eve by a tree, Eve passing Adam the apple: 1083.20

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Upper left, sketch of spinning-wheel; upper left of centre, male torso and thighs (Christ?) with loin cloth; right, two studies of the crown of thorns; lower half, studies of Adam and Eve by a tree, Eve passing Adam the apple

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Height 215 mm Width 114 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on grey-blue paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Crown of / thorns
  • Location: Recto, upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1083.20
Primary reference Number: 82548

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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