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Two preliminary studies for The Romance of the Rose: Narcissus at the well of Love: 1079/73

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Titles

Two preliminary studies for The Romance of the Rose: Narcissus at the well of Love
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. 259.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 322 mm Width 201 mm
Lower Study Height 130 mm Width 172 mm
Upper Study Height 130 mm Width 172 mm

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Romance of Rose NARCISSUS
  • Location: Recto, above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: THE WELL OF LOVE
  • Location: Recto, upper sketch, on side of well
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: THE WELL / OF LOVE
  • Location: Recto, lower sketch, on side of well
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Here starf the / faire narcissus [sic]
  • Location: Recto, lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/73
Primary reference Number: 85977

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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