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Two preliminary studies for Troilus and Cressida: mounted on horseback, Troilus rides out, observed by Cressida: 1079/126*

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Titles

Two preliminary studies for Troilus and Cressida: mounted on horseback, Troilus rides out, observed by Cressida
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. 482.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 323 mm Width 201 mm
Upper Study Height 119 mm Width 170 mm
Lower Study Height 121 mm Width 170 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, within individual graphite borders, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: TROILUS / 1. Book 2
  • Location: Recto, below upper study
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: wounded horse / shield full of arrows
  • Location: Recto, below lower study
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/126*
Primary reference Number: 86169
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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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