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William Morris performing a cartwheel, viewed from behind by moon and starlight: PD.58-1998.f.12

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Titles

William Morris performing a cartwheel, viewed from behind by moon and starlight

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: 182 mm
Width: 127 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

This and f.11 may have been drawn at 56 Euston Square, where Michael William Rossetti and his family lived for several years from 1867.

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: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.12
Primary reference Number: 26451

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 31 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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