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Three drawings: Palamon and Arcite,: 1079/2.1

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Titles

Three drawings: Palamon and Arcite,
Layout plans
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Recto: three drawings within graphite borders. Verso: three graphite borders.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922-04) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Note

Layout plans for Kelmscott Chaucer, drawings, recto for pages 9, 15 and ?22.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Size Height 323 mm Width 202 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CHAVCER - there are 48 planned here / but I may add to the Knight's / tale & the early part - / there may be 60 in all if I like; / Palamon & / Arcite; / hair a / yard long; / An church & / image of / Venus; / Palamon praying
  • Location: Recto, throughout
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: a chapel / & image of / mass - / or not chapel / if I like any / images of the gods / ('Palamon' [crossed through in graphite]) / Arcite praying; / Same of / Diana / Emily in temple / of Diana / praying; Palamon & / Emily / Tomb of / Arcite in the / background
  • Location: Verso, throughout
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/2.1
Primary reference Number: 86281

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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