Sketches for the Perseus series (see description) Above, Perseus holding the veiled head of Medusa and Andromeda facing a group of swordsmen; below, Andromeda stands behind Perseus who has just flung the veil from the Medusa's head and has turned the swordsmen to stone
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Recto: upper left, sketch of Perseus fleeing the Gorgons, after beheading Medusa. Upper right, sketch of Perseus flying through a pastoral landscape. Centre left, design for 'Perseus finding Medusa'. Centre, sketch for 'Perseus passing Atlas'. Lower right, sketch for the 'Doom Fulfilled' in which Perseus slays the monster about to attack Andromeda. Lower left, sketch of a group of figures. Lower centre, sketch of the head and torso of a figure.
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: upper left sketch, design for the final painting is a modified version of this sketch. Upper right, not used in final series. Centre left, in the final design, Medusa is clothed, and Perseus stands behind her. Also the snakes on the heads of the two crouching figures are absent.
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.21
Primary reference Number: 82332
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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