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Preliminary study for The Squire's Tale: arrival of the knight on the steed of brass Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
The study is within drawn rectangular graphite border. The figures are in positions similar to final design however, horse is not rearing up.
For Kelmscott Chaucer, p. 153.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 322 mm
Width 202 mm
Study
Height 131 mm
Width 173 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite within drawn rectangular graphite border, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/37
Primary reference Number: 83046
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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