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William Morris performing a cartwheel: PD.58-1998.f.11

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Morris performing a cartwheel

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Extracted from the PD.58-1998 Bound Volume

Notes

History note: Possibly Aglaia Cronio (née Ionides); Christie's 7 June 1996, lot 557; Christie's, 24 November 1998, lot 169

Legal notes

With a contribution from the M.G.C. / V. and A. Purchase Grant Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 181 mm
Width: 128 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Christie's

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Euston Sq.
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.11
Primary reference Number: 26449

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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