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Four studies of interlocking arms; a study of a right hand and a study of the head and shoulders of a woman: 962.f.11

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Titles

Four studies of interlocking arms; a study of a right hand and a study of the head and shoulders of a woman
Sketch of a fully draped woman holding a tree branch for the 'Goddess Fires' from the story Pygmalion

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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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

1868 - 1879

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 E. Burne-Jones / Studies for arms of Venus & the Image in the picture 'The Godhead fires', from the / 'Pygmalion & the Image' Series -
  • Location: Below, to left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: (1868-79)
  • Location: Below the above
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 962.f.11
Primary reference Number: 26698
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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