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Upper left, sketch of spinning-wheel; upper left of centre, male torso and thighs (Christ?) with loin cloth; right, two studies of the crown of thorns; lower half, studies of Adam and Eve by a tree, Eve passing Adam the apple: 1083.20

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Titles

Upper left, sketch of spinning-wheel; upper left of centre, male torso and thighs (Christ?) with loin cloth; right, two studies of the crown of thorns; lower half, studies of Adam and Eve by a tree, Eve passing Adam the apple

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Height 215 mm Width 114 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on grey-blue paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Crown of / thorns
  • Location: Recto, upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1083.20
Primary reference Number: 82548
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 5 November 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 5 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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