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Two preliminary studies for Legend of Good Women: Lucretia Study of a fat woman in her underwear Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Recto, both studies: group of figures, the foremost catching a slumping figure in front of them.
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Only recto for Kelmscott Chaucer, not used in final design.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 323 mm
Width 206 mm
Upper Study
Height 130 mm
Width 172 mm
Lower Study
Height 130 mm
Width 184 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Recto: graphite, recto, both studies within drawn graphite borders verso: graphite and blue crayon on laid paper
Accession number: 1079/105
Primary reference Number: 86071
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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