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Study of drapery (a 'Byzantine Dress')
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Possibly Aglaia Cronio (née Ionides); Christie's 7 June 1996, lot 557; Christie's, 24 November 1998, lot 169
With a contribution from the M.G.C. / V. and A. Purchase Grant Fund.
Height: 284 mm
Width: 173 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1998) by Christie's
John Christian has suggested that these designs may be connected with late works such as 'the Star of Bethlehem' and 'Arthur in Avalon' (see f.31).
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Graphite on paper
Accession number: PD.58-1998.f.25
Primary reference Number: 26482
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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