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Two preliminary studies for The Tale of the Clerk of Oxford: Grisilde in an interior with Walter and the children: 1079/35

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Titles

Two preliminary studies for The Tale of the Clerk of Oxford: Grisilde in an interior with Walter and the children
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Two studies for the Kelmscott Chaucer. Both studies within drawn rectangular graphite borders. Upper study has additional ?figure, rear right of centre.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

For Kelmscott Chaucer, p. 139.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 323 mm Width 200 mm
Lower Study Height 130 mm Width 173 mm
Upper Study Height 130 mm Width 173 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within two drawn rectangular graphite borders, on laid paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/35
Primary reference Number: 83043
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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