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Drawing

ca.1850-1881 (made), Mid-19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing in pencil, watercolour, ink, and black chalk on paper of a female figure (possibly a saint or other religious figure?). She stands in a niche and is depicted wearing blue robes and holds a small figure resembling a stone tower. Red and gold designs surround the niche. Pencil sketches fill the space near the edges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, ink, and black chalk on paper
Brief description
Drawing, watercolour, pencil, ink, and black chalk, William Burges, English, ca. 1850-1881.
Physical description
Drawing in pencil, watercolour, ink, and black chalk on paper of a female figure (possibly a saint or other religious figure?). She stands in a niche and is depicted wearing blue robes and holds a small figure resembling a stone tower. Red and gold designs surround the niche. Pencil sketches fill the space near the edges.
Dimensions
  • Width: 26cm
  • Length: 38cm
Style
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Purchased, 1896
Object history
Purchased, 1896
Collection
Accession number
737-1896

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
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