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Two preliminary studies for Legend of Good Women: Lucretia: 1079/105

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Titles

Two preliminary studies for Legend of Good Women: Lucretia
Study of a fat woman in her underwear
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Recto, both studies: group of figures, the foremost catching a slumping figure in front of them.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Only recto for Kelmscott Chaucer, not used in final design.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 323 mm Width 206 mm
Upper Study Height 130 mm Width 172 mm
Lower Study Height 130 mm Width 184 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Recto: graphite, recto, both studies within drawn graphite borders verso: graphite and blue crayon on laid paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/105
Primary reference Number: 86071
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Audit data

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