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Studies for the 'Mirror of Venus' Study for the second girl on the left
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Christie's Sale, 5th June 1919 (part of lot 37?), bt. Ricketts and Shannon
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 253 mm
Width: 175 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Production date: circa AD 1873 : These studies are contemporary with 2005(1-5) which are dated 1873, the year in which Burne-Jones started work on his large oil version of the subject.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 2003.2
Primary reference Number: 26243
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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