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At the centre: nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand: 962.f.14

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At the centre: nude study of Perseus and the sea monster, from the Perseus series; at left, sketches of the monster's head and Perseus holding the neck of the monster with his left hand

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

1870s
1880s
1876 - 1888

Note

This incomplete sketch of Perseus holding the monster's head is very similar to the final version of Perseus and the sea monster.

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

Inscription present: horizontal

  • Text: By E. Burne-Jones - / Studies for Perseus & the Sea Monster - in the Perseus series - / (1876-1888)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 962.f.14
Primary reference Number: 26701

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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