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Study of Athena for 'The Arming of Perseus' (Perseus Series)
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: 267 mm
Width: 176 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
1876 - 1877
A nude study of Athena giving Perseus the magic weapons with which to slay Medusa. Also a study for Athena's left hand.
Support composed of cartridge paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 2012
Primary reference Number: 26347
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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