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At left, sketch of the head and torso of a man in a prayerful attitude(1); at right, sketch of a man with a wreath around his head, figure in profile(2): 1084.19c

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Titles

At left, sketch of the head and torso of a man in a prayerful attitude(1); at right, sketch of a man with a wreath around his head, figure in profile(2)
Sketch of a youth with a wide brimmed hat and a fringed cloak

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: unused (?)
  • Location: Upper centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: gold
  • Location: To left of (1)
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: iron gray / gold / vermilion
  • Location: To right of (1)
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: dark green / vermilion
  • Location: To left of (2)
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: red hair
  • Location: Verso, left of figure
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Location: Verso, right of figure
  • Method of creation: White hat / red hood

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1084.19c
Primary reference Number: 27099
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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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