Two preliminary studies for The House of Fame: above, figure to right looking towards a large building with battlements, standing above cliffs; below, Caliope enthroned attended by Aeolus Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
For Kelmscott Chaucer, upper study unused in final design, lower study for p. 464.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 322 mm
Width 200 mm
Upper Study
Height 124 mm
Width 155 mm
Lower Study
Height 127 mm
Width 164 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, studies with individual graphite borders, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/118*
Primary reference Number: 86134
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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