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Two preliminary studies for The Knight's Tale: above, in the temple of Diana (not used in final design); below, in the temple of the Gods (not used in final design): 1079/11

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Titles

Two preliminary studies for The Knight's Tale: above, in the temple of Diana (not used in final design); below, in the temple of the Gods (not used in final design)
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Holes along edge consistent with a hand stitched binding.

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper Height 326 mm Width 207 mm
Lower Study Height 120 mm Width 159 mm
Upper Study Height 120 mm Width 159 mm

Techniques used in production

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/11
Primary reference Number: 83060
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 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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