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Two drapery studies: above, total drapery of the right arm; below, drapery covering shoulder: 1002.f.20

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Two drapery studies: above, total drapery of the right arm; below, drapery covering shoulder
Two studies of the drapery below the waist of Fortune from the Wheel of Fortune

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

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. arm of Fortune in WF ----------- 53.'

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: 53
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: for Wheel of Fortune
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1002.f.20
Primary reference Number: 26753
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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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