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Perseus and the Sea Monster, by Burne-Jones

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An image of Nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Sketchbook. Graphite on paper, height 253 mm, width 366 mm, 1876 to 1888.

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Nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand. Burne-Jones, Edward (British, 1833-1898). Sketchbook. Graphite on paper, height 253 mm, width 366 mm, 1876 to 1888.

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  • Accession Number: 962.f.14
  • Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
  • Photographer name: Andrew Norman
  • Image height: 765 pixels
  • Image width: 1024 pixels
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  • Filesize: 145.18kB
  • Captured: 2007:11:27 15:49:10

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