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Two preliminary studies for The Squire's Tale: arrival of the knight on the steed of brass Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
The studies are within drawn rectangular graphite borders. Both studies differ from final design. Upper study, central group of figures are positioned further to right, nearly behind horse. Lower study shows figures in positions similar to final design but with horse and rider absent.
For Kelmscott Chaucer, p. 153.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 321 mm
Width 198 mm
Lower Study
Height 130 mm
Width 173 mm
Upper Study
Height 130 mm
Width 173 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within two drawn rectangular graphite borders, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/36
Primary reference Number: 83044
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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