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
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Verso: all within drawn rectangles.
From the artist's children, Sir Philip Burne-Jones and Mrs Mackail.
Method of acquisition: Given (1923-04) by Burne-Jones, Sir Philip
Production date: circa AD 1872
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.
Support
composed of
paper
Sheet Size
Height 255 mm
Width 362 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 1085.f.18
Primary reference Number: 82329
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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