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Preliminary drawing for the Prioresse's Tale: street scene with figures, including a figure emerging from a building to right Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Not used in final design.
Support composed of laid paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within drawn graphite rectangle, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/21
Primary reference Number: 83011
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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