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Studies of feet for 'The Golden Stairs'
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Lady Burne-Jones; Christie's Sale, 5th June 1919, bought Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 263 mm
Width: 175 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Production date: AD 1878
Four studies of feet descending stairs 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80, Tate Gallery). The model for the girls' bodies, and presumably, therefore, for these studies, was the Italian Antonia Caiva.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1992
Primary reference Number: 26140
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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