Preliminary study for Troilus and Cressida: Preliminary study for Troilus and Cressida: Troilus, kneeling, embraces Cressida, seated (a variation of the embracing couple's heads is at bottom of leaf) Kelmscott Chaucer
Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward
Method of acquisition: Given (1922) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
For Kelmscott Chaucer. Study recto, for p. 471. Study verso for p. 501, unused in final design.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Height 196 mm
Width 200 mm
Recto Study
Height 125 mm
Width 178 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, recto study within drawn graphite border, on laid paper the lower edge of which has been torn and the remains of graphite drawings are visible at the edge
Accession number: 1079/125*
Primary reference Number: 86167
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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