Study for the figure of Perseus; for the painting 'The-Rock of Doom'

Study for the figure of Perseus; for 'The Rock of Doom'

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt ARA (1833-1898)

c.1875-6

Black and purple chalk over pencil

10 1/2 x 6 inches, 27 X 15 cm

Provenance: Mrs J.W. Mackall, the artist's daughter

Exhibited: The New Gallery 1888. Number 53; the Arts Council 1975. Number 169.

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