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Sketch of a Lamentation: 1084.10b

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Titles

Sketch of a Lamentation

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 77 mm
Width: 205 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1923-04) by Burne-Jones, Philip

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite underdrawing, watercolour blotted throughout to give the impression of fresco, on paper

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.10b
Primary reference Number: 26925

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 5 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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