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Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Height: 263 mm
Width: 175 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1919-06) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio
Production date: circa AD 1878
Seven studies of hands holding cymbals, viols and a tamboruine, for 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80 Tate Gallery). Burne-Jones used the Italian model Antonia Cura for all the girls' bodies in the picture.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 965
Primary reference Number: 26082
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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