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Three studies for the torso and head of the upper right male figure from the 'Wheel of Fortune': upper left study of torso and head; upper right detailed musculature of uplifted right arm rest of the body is developed by patches of light and dark; below, detailed musculature of complete torso: 1002.f.11

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Titles

Three studies for the torso and head of the upper right male figure from the 'Wheel of Fortune': upper left study of torso and head; upper right detailed musculature of uplifted right arm rest of the body is developed by patches of light and dark; below, detailed musculature of complete torso

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Legal notes

From Sir P. Burne-Jones and Mrs. Margaret Mackail, the artist's children.

Measurements and weight

Height: 178 mm
Width: 270 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920-05-12) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip

Note

From Burne-Jones' manuscript list containing books of studies which he possessed in 1872: 'Vol. XI. cont' studies for Loves Wayfaring. Studies of Muscles etc., in arms W.F. legs etc. ------------20.21 / 22.23.'

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: 23
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: for the Wheel of Fortune
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1002.f.11
Primary reference Number: 26733
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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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