The Abduction of Helen
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Bequeathed August 1927.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1931-04-25) by Holliday, J. R.
Production date: ? AD 1862
Possibly for a tile, 1862, for which there is a reference in the design Account Book for 1861-82: Jan 1862 a charge of 15/- for a design for tiles, 'Rape of Helen'.
Grey wash
Brown wash
Black chalk
Indian ink
Support
composed of
cartridge paper
Ruled Margin
Height 250 mm
Width 258 mm
Sheet Size
Height 267 mm
Width 274 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, pen, Indian ink, grey and brown wash on white cartridge paper (divided into ruled quarters)
Accession number: 1547
Primary reference Number: 26138
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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