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Layout for The Franklyn's Tale: Dorigen led from the sea by her friends, The vision of Aurelius and Aurelius and Dorigen: 1079/2.4

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Layout for The Franklyn's Tale: Dorigen led from the sea by her friends, The vision of Aurelius and Aurelius and Dorigen
Kelmscott Chaucer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

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Description

Recto: three drawings. Verso blank.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Layout plans for Kelmscott Chaucer, drawings for pages 163, 165 and 167.

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: Franklins story in 5 pictures / a garden & / Dorigen
  • Location: Recto, throughout
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1079/2.4
Primary reference Number: 86306

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

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

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