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Group of sketches for 'The Fountain of Youth' (continued from f.17 verso): 1085.f.18

Object information

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Titles

Group of sketches for 'The Fountain of Youth' (continued from f.17 verso)
Left, sketch of a sea serpent attacked by a figure on a winged horse, with figure attached to rock on right, within drawn rectangle; centre, a figure approaches a second figure by a rock (crossed out); right, a figure leaning over, supporting a collapsed figure

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Verso: all within drawn rectangles.

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1872

Note

Verso: upper left: probably an early study of the 'Rock of Doom' from the Perseus series. In the final painting Perseus has winged sandels rather than a winged horse. Centre: possibly discarded idea for 'Doom Fulfilled' from the Perseus series. Right: not found in the completed paintings of the Perseus series.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Sheet Size Height 255 mm Width 362 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: First idea for picutre / "The Fountain of Youth" / (never completed) -
  • Location: Recto, lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1085.f.18
Primary reference Number: 82329
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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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