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Pencil Drawing - The Wine of Circe - Early Composition Sketch

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1927P524
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1863 - 1863

Maker Information

Artist:Sir Edward Burne-Jones - View biography for Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Notes

The latest date for this particular sketch is circa 1865. Burne-Jones had been working on 'Wine of Circe' since 1863, and was unhappy with its composition. This sketch probably reflects the original layout of the finished watercolour, as the background with ships is identical in the painting. Burne-Jones had written repeatedly of his dismay at the figure of Circe, and eventually worked it out between 1866-69 in collaboration with Maria Zambaco, who modelled for the finished figure of Circe.

Bequeathed by James Richardson Holliday, 1927.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
Medium:Pencil on cream-toned paper.
Material(s):Paper

Dimensions

Height:154 mm
Width:263 mm