1) pencil drawings of hair, single sheet, 320 by 198mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "By Sir E. Burne-Jones. 1894. Done as a guide to me in the drawing of hair for Chaucer", some short tears at edges, pin-holes, spotting; 2) pencil drawings of foliage, boat and stonework, etc., single sheet, 324 by 400mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "Drawn by E. Burne-Jones Jan '94. To indicate broadly how he thought soft pencil might be defined in pen and ink for wood cuts", folded, some tears and creases at edges, pin-holes, some spotting and soiling; 3) pencil drawings of foliage and trees, single sheet, 322 by 199mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "Drawn by Sir E Burne-Jones", folded, short tears at edges, pin holes, spotting (3)
By the 1890s Burne Jones had become master of technique and observation and was able to articulate how the effects of line and form could be achieved. Almost anticipating abstraction he understood the dynamics of linear manipulation, he realised that he could create a mood through control of the elements. Totally in command. through years of experimentation and observation, he was able to achieve his intentions through strict economy.