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Above, sketch of the head and upper torso of a soldier in helmet and mail; below sketch of the head of a woman: 1084.16d

Object information

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Titles

Above, sketch of the head and upper torso of a soldier in helmet and mail; below sketch of the head of a woman
Sketch of a young man seen from the rear

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 142 mm
Width: 108 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Verso: background figure directly behind the Pope from 'The Engaged Couple being greeted by the Pope in Rome', Carpaccio. (Lauts, pl. 18).

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Recto
Verso

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.16d
Primary reference Number: 26982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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