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Two preliminary studies for The Knight's Tale: above, study of statue of Diana mounted upon deer with globe visible below; below, Emily praying before the statue of Diana (dog in slightly to rear of position in final design): 1079/8

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Two preliminary studies for The Knight's Tale: above, study of statue of Diana mounted upon deer with globe visible below; below, Emily praying before the statue of Diana (dog in slightly to rear of position in final design)
Kelmscott Chaucer

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Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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

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For Kelmscott Chaucer p. 23.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black crayon

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Height 322 mm Width 209 mm
Lower Sketch Height 129 mm Width 151 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black crayon on paper, the lower sketch within rough, drawn black crayon border

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Accession number: 1079/8
Primary reference Number: 83057

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

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

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