Sketch of a group of figures surrounding two figures in a cart, set within a mountainous landscape (continued from f.19 verso) Seven sketches for the Perseus series (see description)
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Verso: upper left, design for the beheading of the Medusa, which is not used for the final painting. Upper right, design for 'Perseus and the Graiae' in which they pass round their single eye so that they may all see, which Perseus, back centre, is stealing. Centre left sketch of a winged figure. Centre sketch of Perseus on a winged horse among the Gorgons. This design is not used in the final painting. Lower left sketch of Perseus seated on a rock being approached by Athena. Design for the 'Call of Perseus'. Lower centre, design for 'The Arming of Perseus'. Lower right design for Persue armed. The figure of Perseus armed and starting on his task is omitted from the final design.
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
Recto, sketch is likely to be a design for 'Andromeda being taken to the rock'.
Support
composed of
paper
Sheet Size
Height 255 mm
Width 362 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper - recto has several ?watercolour splashes
Accession number: 1085.f.20
Primary reference Number: 82331
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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