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Two preliminary sketches for The Tale of the Clerk of Oxford: above, Grisilde in her garden, with Walter on horseback, behind; below, similar scene, with gate open, legs of horse and front part of a dog visible: 1079/30

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Titles

Two preliminary sketches for The Tale of the Clerk of Oxford: above, Grisilde in her garden, with Walter on horseback, behind; below, similar scene, with gate open, legs of horse and front part of a dog visible
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

For Kelmscott Chaucer p. 127.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 324 mm Width 202 mm
Upper Study Height 118 mm Width 171 mm
Lower Study Height 123 mm Width 173 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within two drawn rectangular graphite borders, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: R Catterson Smith / 11 Blenheim Rd / Bedford Park
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/30
Primary reference Number: 83030
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Audit data

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