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Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs': 965

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Titles

Studies of hands with musical instruments for 'The Golden Stairs'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Measurements and weight

Height: 263 mm
Width: 175 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-06) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

1870s
Production date: circa AD 1878

Note

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.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of cartridge paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 965
Primary reference Number: 26082

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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