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Two preliminary studies for The Franklyn's Tale: seated to left, Dorigen looks out over rocks and stormy sea towards two sailing ships Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burn, Diane
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
For Kelmscott Chaucer p. 161.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 326 mm
Width 206 mm
Upper Study
Height 120 mm
Width 160 mm
Lower Study
Height 122 mm
Width 160 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Black crayon within two rectangular crayon borders, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/45
Primary reference Number: 83069
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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