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Both sketches identified as being nude studies for the Gorgons in 'The Death of Medusa' from the 'Perseus' series, particularly the version in Southampton. The left sketch is for the Gorgon on the far left, seen from the front; the right is for the other flying Gorgon, seen from behind.

  • Presented by Mrs Angela Thirkell, 1952.
  • © Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

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Association Artist Organisation
Artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones -

Literature

Author(s) Date(s) Publisher Pages
Der Perseus-Zyklus von Edward Burne-Jones
Kurt Locher 1973 Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart Fig. 73 (repro)
 
Hidden Burne-Jones, Works on paper by Edward Burne-Jones from Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
2007 Dan Giles, Ltd., London p. 81

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