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This is one of four sheets of sketches for 'The Feast of Peleus' which originally appeared as the central predella in the 'Troy Triptych', and then later as an independent oil painting (1872-81) now in Birmingham's Collection.
- Bequeathed by James Richardson Holliday, 1927.
- © Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
Makers
Association |
Artist |
Organisation |
Artist |
Sir Edward Burne-Jones |
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Inscriptions
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Method |
Date(s) |
Notes |
Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Br.//1833-1898 |
Name |
bottom left |
Written |
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In ink |
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Bequeathed by//J.R.Holliday Esq.1927 |
Inscription |
bottom right |
Written |
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In ink. |
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Studies (7) for the Oil Painting // 'The Feast of Peleus' // (1872-1881) |
Inscription |
middle centre |
Written |
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In ink. |
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Study for the figure of Clotho; drapery study for the figure of Juno; nude study for the bust of Ceres; studies for the right hand and left hand of Atropos; studies for the right hand and left hand of Minerva. |
Inscription |
bottom centre |
Written |
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In ink |
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Exhibitions
Catalogue No. |
Venue |
Date(s) |
Edward Burne-Jones: Pygmalion Series Centenary Exhibition |
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Laing Art Gallery |
2004-10-02 - 2005-01-16 |
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Literature
Author(s) |
Date(s) |
Publisher |
Pages |
City of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Catalogue of the Permanent Collection of Drawings |
A E Whitley |
1939 |
Bemrose & Sons Ltd, Derby |
p. 95 |
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Hidden Burne-Jones, Works on paper by Edward Burne-Jones from Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery |
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2007 |
Dan Giles, Ltd., London |
p. 70 |
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