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Two preliminary studies for The Franklyn's Tale: the vision of Aurelius Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Upper study, left-hand figure nearly in profile to right, head turned away, towards vision. Figure on right, faces away, holding aloft a sword or staff in hand. Vision has central figure with a second figure on right. Lower study, two figures in room in positions similar to upper study. Figures in vision closer together than upper study.
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
For Kelmscott Chaucer p. 165.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 328 mm
Width 202 mm
Upper Study
Height 130 mm
Width 171 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite and black crayon, the upper study within drawn graphite rectangle, on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/49
Primary reference Number: 83175
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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