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Study for the drapery of Nimue (Vivien) from 'Merlin and Nimue': 962.f.2

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Titles

Study for the drapery of Nimue (Vivien) from 'Merlin and Nimue'

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 253 mm
Width: 366 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-04) by Executors of Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Dating

1870s
Production date: AD 1872 : Watermark: (WHATM)AN 1873

Note

A large oil of this title was begun in 1872; in 1873 Merlin and Nimue was begun anew. (Memorials of E. B-J, II, pp. 30 and 38).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: By Edward Burne-Jones
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Study of drapery for / NimuĂ« in the picture / 'Merlin & Nimue'.
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: (1872)
  • Location: Lower right, below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 962.f.2
Primary reference Number: 26676

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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