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Preliminary studies for The Consolation of Philosophy: an interior with figure seated to left, standing figure to right: 1079/95

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Titles

Preliminary studies for The Consolation of Philosophy: an interior with figure seated to left, standing figure to right
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Holes along edge consistent with having been formerly bound.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

For Kelmscott Chaucer, not used in final design.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 326 mm Width 208 mm
Study Height 120 mm Width 159 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, within graphite border, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Boece
  • Location: Recto, above
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/95
Primary reference Number: 86035
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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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