Design for the tile, 'February' - Queen's College
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Bequeathed August 1927.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1931-04-25) by Holliday, J. R.
A tile from this design, for the month of 'February' is above the fireplace in the Dining Hall at Queen's College. The designer of these tiles is, however given as Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893), both by Pevsner in his guide to Cambridge (1954) and in the volume on Cambridge by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. The tiles were executed by Morris, Marshall, Faulkener & Co. in 1861 at a time when Madox Brown was also designing for the firm. Burne-Jones was then much influenced by Madox Brown. It is possible, however, that Burne-Jones submitted designs (see 1242.1 and 1242.2) and the 'February' is just one that was used, the general credit going to Madox Brown. See also Madox Brown, PD.16-1979.
Support
composed of
cartridge paper
Within Ruled Margin
Height 245 mm
Width 120 mm
Sheet Size
Height 254 mm
Width 130 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and sepia on white cartridge paper
Accession number: 1546
Primary reference Number: 26566
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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