Study of Athena from the 'Feast of Peleus'; above right, sketch of Athena's helmet; below right, study of the left hand of Athena (to the right of the helmet there are three small squares) Two studies of arms: above, right arm bent at the elbow, hand resting upon forehead; below, left arm pulled forward, bent at elbow, hand holding side of head
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
History note: Sold (lot 98) Sotheby's (?) (from Sir Philip Burne-Jones collection after his death 21 June 1926?); Ricketts and Shannon Collection
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Verso: both of these studies are for the female figure at the far side of the table seated at the far right, below standing figure clutching parcels, from the 'Feast of Peleus'.
Support
composed of
paper
Leaf
Height 267 mm
Width 175 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 1991A.f.34
Primary reference Number: 82389
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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