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Pencil Drawing, Page from Sketchbook - Sketchbook - Studies of a 12th Century Warrior, Shield and Throne

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1952P6.13
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1887 - 1894

Maker Information

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

Notes

The study of the warrior is taken from Willemin, plate 67, which is a 12th century sculpture in the nave of Lisieux Cathedral, Normandy. The other two studies are also from Willemin: the shield is taken from plate 73, and the bishop's throne is plate 5.

Presented by Mrs Angela Thirkell, 1952.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
School/Style:Armour 12th century
Medium:Pencil on paper.
Material(s):Paper

Dimensions

Height:273 mm
Width:222 mm