Studies for 'The Golden Stairs' Study of a man's back
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Christie's, Sale, 5th June, 1919, bt. Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 263 mm
Width: 171 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Production date: AD 1875
Six studies of feet descending a staircase for 'The Golden Stairs' (1872-80) at the Tate Gallery. The model for the girls' bodies was the Italian Antonia Caiva.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1998
Primary reference Number: 26153
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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