Study for the figure of Hector in the composition 'Cassandre'
Drawing
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Study for the figure of Hector. He is holding a spear or staff in his right hand and his left hand is raised to his ear.
Object details
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| Title | Study for the figure of Hector in the composition 'Cassandre' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink, pencil and wash |
| Brief description | Dante Gabriel Rossetti, study for the figure of Hector in the composition 'Cassandre', mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Study for the figure of Hector. He is holding a spear or staff in his right hand and his left hand is raised to his ear. |
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| Object history | The study was made from Algernon Charles Swinburne for a painting projected in 1861, but never carried out. A pen and ink drawing was made of the composition, and is reproduced opposite p.110 of H C Marilliers's book 'Dante Gabriel Rossetti', 1899. In his study, Hector's arm is raised shoulder-high and the hand placed against his left ear, whereas in the composition the hand is pointing downwards. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1925, London: Board of Education, 1926. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1466-1925 |
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| Record created | October 24, 2007 |
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