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Preliminary study for Troilus and Cressida: Troilus and Cressida in bedroom, embrace; below, three studies of the couple: 1079/131*

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Titles

Preliminary study for Troilus and Cressida: Troilus and Cressida in bedroom, embrace; below, three studies of the couple
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

For Kelmscott Chaucer p. 501.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Height 322 mm Width 203 mm
Upper Study Height 128 mm Width 176 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, the upper study within drawn graphite border, on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: TROILVS - Book 3 / p. 2
  • Location: Recto, centre right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/131*
Primary reference Number: 86185
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 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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