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By Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Album Sketchbook of Tracings and Copies of Mediaeval Costumes from Costumes historiques des XIIIe, XIVe et XVe Siècles, extraits des monuments les plus authentiques de peinture et de sculpture. 1845
Original album: coverboards bound in imitation green and gold leather. White cartridge paper. 48 leaves. Album dismantled, drawings and tracings placed in new albums
1859 - 1862
Dimensions: 18 cm x 23.2 cm
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Sketchbooks, Albums, Notebooks, Folio Volumes, Works on Paper / Vellum
Inscription(s): ; front cover, upper centre; label; Tracings of Mediaeval costume / made by / Edward Burne-Jones ; inside front cover; graphite; Book
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Original album: coverboards bound in imitation green and gold leather. White cartridge paper. 48 leaves. Album dismantled, drawings and tracings placed in new albums.

Inscriptions:
front cover, upper centre; label; Tracings of Mediaeval costume / made by / Edward Burne-Jones.

Inside front cover; graphite; Book of tracings of / Midiaeval [sic] Costume / made by Edward Burne-Jones / in early days - / P.B.J.; Philip Burne-Jones, son of the artist.

1083.1; An angel with a wind-organ.
1083.2; Eight studies: left, five 'two figure groups'; right, top left, nude study of Eve holding apple and fig-leaf; top right, study of head with hat; centre right, two full length male figures, one holding coffer. (?)
1083.3; Full-length study of an angel with a scroll across chest; right, three studies of scrolls.
1083.4; Full-length tracing of a lady of rank, circa 1450.
1083.5; Full-length tracing of a young woman in long simple dress, wreath in hair.
1083.6; Upper centre left, study of a sundial; centre study of nude female by a fountain, at her toilet.
1083.7; Full-length tracing of a lady, in profile to left, wearing a gown with deep cut hanging sleeves.
1083.8; Full-length tracing of a lady, in profile to right, right arm across chest.
1083.9; Full-length tracing of a lady, in profile to left, left hand clasping skirts, right upheld.
1083.10; Full-length tracing of a musician supporting a miniature wind organ.
1083.11; Upper centre, study of legs and staff or Christ, protruding from clouds (the Ascension), below, mound of earth with two footprints; upper right, study of the head of Christ with crown of thorns; lower centre, Christ enthroned (?) arms outstretched, feet resting on an orb (Last Judgement ?).
1083.12; Tracing of a kneeling lady, her arms crossed.
1083.13; Full-length tracing of a lady wearing a double-summit hennin.
1083.14; Full-length tracing of a lady wearing a cowl and cape over a simple dress.
1083.15; Tracing of a lady kneeling to the left, her sleeves slashed vertically and tied with ribbons, hair held in a net, circa 1500.
1083.16; Book excerpt: court scene, 'Cour d'amour provençale au quatorzième siècle (Guillaume de Machaut Ms. de la Bibl. nat. de Paris).
1083.17; Book excerpt: St Patrick, attendant, devil and open mouthed monster.
1083.18; Full-length tracing of a bareheaded lady in extensive robes.
1083.19; Full-length tracing of three women in c. 13th-14th costume: left, facing left, holding string of beads in left hand; centre, three-quarters face, arms folded; right, rear view with extensive liripipe, partly obscured by central figure.
1083.20; Upper left, sketch of spinning-wheel; upper left of centre, male torso and thighs (Christ?) with loin cloth; right, two studies of the crown of thorns; lower half, studies of Adam and Eve by a tree, Eve passing Adam the apple.
1083.21; Full-length tracing of a servant holding two flasks, one in either hand.
1083.22; Full-length tracing of a seated Florentine noblewoman, her left hand gloved, her cloak and head-dress all of one garment held by a clasp.
1083.23; Book excerpt: two musicians, left, seated, right standing.
1083.24; Full-length tracing of an Italian girl, her hands folded as in prayer, tippet of the left sleeve hanging over her arm.
1083.25; Eighteen studies on one sheet.
1083.26; Book excerpt: through a window a lady and gentleman in mediaeval dress play chess, overlooked by a male figure holding the leash of a white dog.
1083.27; Six studies: upper left, 'Presentation of Mary'; upper right, 'Annunciation'; centre left, reclining nude male child; centre right, figure with right arm raised; lower centre, study of a copper with two vessels on top; lower right, study for head of child wearing a cap.
1083.28; Text and a small illustration of a chain mail hood.
1083.29; Full-length tracing of the painter Giovanni Cimabue (c. 1240-c. 1302) seen from behind looking to left, wearing a hood and cowl with a liripipe.
1083.30; Full-length tracing of a noble man, turning to left, wearing a short gown of brocade with long hanging sleeves and large hat with upturned brim, from behind.
1083.31; Full-length tracing of a young noble man, rear view, with slashed sleeves tied with ribbons and a tassled cloak, c. 1443.
1083.32; Full-length tracing of a man seen full-face holding a large sheathed sword.
1083.33; Full-length tracing of a young man, head in profile to left, holding a rose, costume c. 1475.
1083.34; Full-length tracing of a young man seen from behind, turning slightly to right, his right hand resting on a stick, the left on his sword, costume c. 1475.
1083.35; Full-length tracing of a young man seen from behind, his left hand on hip and right on hat, costume circa 1475.
1083.36; Fifteen studies, the majority with colour notes.
1083.37; Full-length tracing of a young warrior from behind, left arm raised, holding a lance with a dagger and sword at waist, circa 1475.
1083.38; Full-length tracing of two noblemen, probably Florentines circa 1475.
1083.39; Full-length tracing of two young men, left, full-face, right in profile to left.
1083.40; Nineteen studies, the majority concerned with mediaeval armour.
1083.41; Full-length tracing of a page or standard-bearer holding a lance with standard attached at top in right hand.
1083.42; Full-length tracing of an archer with dagged tunic circa 1450, walking, looking to left, the bow in left hand and an arrow in the right.
1083.43; Full-length tracing of a man, full-face, legs crossed, standing behind a shield; in front of the shield he holds a mace in his right hand.
1083.44; Full-length tracing of a soldier seen from the rear, looking to left, a lance in his right hand, a shield on his left arm.
1083.45; Full-length tracing of a male figure (?official) in profile to right, in a long gown decorated with suns.
1083.46; Full-length tracing of a man seen three-quarters back view, looking to the right, pointing right hand at ground, right foot extended, in long, plain robes with a dagged hat, circa 1410.
1083.47; Full-length tracing of a man seen from behind, facing left; he holds a sword upside down from the thigh to the shoulder and has a feather in his cap.
1083.48; Full-length tracing of two youths in conversation, in tunics and hose; the left, his hands clasped resting on the other's right shoulder, the right pointing at ground, circa 1460.
1083.49; Tracing of two men in conversation - the left figure kneeling, right foot in stocks, the right demonstrating with his hands, wearing cowl and liripipe, circa 1450.
1083.50; Full-length tracing of a male figure in profile to right, wearing a loose cape, open at the sides, and pointed shoes.
1083.51; Full-length tracing of a bearded old man, hands in pockets.
1083.52; Three studies of armour and a fourth suggestive of the top of a helmet in profile.
1083.53; Study of a knight (Edward IV) in armour, mounted, seen from right.
1083.54; Full-length tracing of a male figure looking to left, arms folded, dressed in the style of Lorenzo di Medici (the Magnificent) circa 1475.
1083.55; Tracing of a kneeling suppliant, wearing a tunic, knee-boots and pouch at waist, c. 1440.
1083.56; Full-length tracing of a messenger presenting a letter to one of four young men; the messenger to the right, dressed in heraldic costume his right arm extended; to the left, the four young men standing in a line wearing tunics and hose, circa 1460, the farthest right receiving the message.
1083.57; Tracing of two mounted gentlemen in conversation holding lances, one behind the other to the left; both horses wearing horse-trappers; left foreground, attendant in tunic, circa 1455.
1083.58; Tracing of a court scene with two couples, arms linked, listening to four musicians - three ladies in attendance; both couples facing right.
1083.59; Full-length tracing of a Florentine magistrate wearing a cowl and cape, his right arm extended exposing the interior of the cape, his left hand clasping the cape.
1083.60; Two full-length male figures in profile facing each other, the left demonstrating with hands, left foot extended, the right bareheaded, left hand extended.
1083.61; Four studies: upper left, male figure in ecclesiastical vestments, in profile to left, bowing slightly; upper right of centre, seated bishop, left arm (shoulder to elbow) extended; upper right, study of a mitre and wearer's hair; lower left, cloth draped over a ?table or altar.
1083.62; Tracing of Barthélemy Platina kneeling in extensive robes gathered around him, pointing with his right hand to the ground.
1083.63; Tracing of a treasurer seated at a desk, a quill in his right hand, a money-bag in his left; on the desk a money-box, ink-well, loose coins and coins in a dish.
1083.64; Tracing of a notary seated at a desk, writing in a book with a quill; on desk is an ink-well and a deed box.
1083.65; Tracing of two merchants in argument and a notary partly obscured by a counter; the left merchant holds a document in his right hand and raises the left in admonition - the right wears a leather pouch and gesticulates.
1083.66; Four studies of halberds of circa 1480.
1083.67; Full-length tracing: 'Côme le père de la Patrie'.
1083.68; Full-length tracing of a page, head in profile to the right, holding a feathered cap in his right hand, his left on a dagger.
1083.69; Tracing of man and women, seated on a bench, in conversation.
1083.70; Tracing of two men seated on a bench, in conversation, right-hand figure pointing to a third man looking over the bench-end.
1083.71; Tracing of Pedro Berruguete's 'Federigo da Montefeltro and his son Guidobaldo' of 1476.
1083.72; Full-length tracing of a young Siennese seen in profile to left, in short tunic and cape.
91083.98; Full-length tracing of Petrarch holding a book.
1083.73; Full-length tracing of a Siennese nobleman seen three-quarters face to right, holding a bag of money in his left hand, right hand raised.
1083.74; Full-length tracing of an elderly, bearded Jew, his right hand raised, the left lifting his robe.
1083.75; Tracing of a merchant's tribunal with eleven merchants in various positions and postures - four seated on high-backed bench, fifth partially hidden to the left; beneath three standing in front of a counter - three behind, partially obscured.
1083.76; Eight separate studies.
1083.77; Study of two musicians, playing an organ: one operating bellows, one operating keyboard (obscured by pipes); study of an armoured helmet in profile to right, visor raised.
1083.78; Tracing of two artisans in the presence of a notary, the latter partly obscured by a high bench; the left artisan seen from behind, his face turned up to the right; the right seen in profile to the left, his right hand resting on the bench.
1083.79; Tracing, full-length rear three-quarters view of German nobleman, facing to right, right hand held out to side.
1083.80; Sketch of female figure with extensive sleeve draped over left arm.
1083.81; Front three-quarters right study of a lady with long hair, left hand held out to side, costume c. 1500.
1083.82; Two figure studies: male figure in cowl, cape, short tunic and hose; at right angles to first, study of a figure in ecclesiastical vestments.
1083.83; Two studies: left, torso and arms of a bending woman; right, head of a woman wearing a hennin in the form of horns.
1083.84; Full-length study of a male figure, leaning forward slightly, with left arm held up, seen from left
1083.85; 'Noble Florentine'.
1083.86; Full-length tracing of a Podesta and attendant.
1083.87; Three studies of arm draperies.
1083.88; Study of two male figures turned slightly to right, playing a wind instrument and a harp respectively
1083.89; Seven studies: articles of clothing.
1083.90; Full-length study of a young man wearing a large feather hat.
1083.91; Full-length tracing of the rector of the Siennese hospital.
1083.92; Full-length tracing of Petrarch holding a book.
1083.93; Tracing of François Alinghieri, Chevalier de Rhodes.
1083.94; Full-length tracing of a Myrmidon, walking, seen in profile to right, a lamp over his right shoulder.
1083.95; Two studies of mediaeval gentlemen, the left full-face, right right seen from behind.
1083.96; Five separate studies.
1083.97; Three studies of costume and head-dress: upper left, female head with head-piece, in profile to right; lower left, three-quarter length study, front view, of female figure in long dress and hat; lower right, female head, hair under head-dress.
1083.98; Two studies: above, full-face study of female head with head-dress; below, study of female figure in profile to right, circa 1505.
1083.99; Full-length tracing of a plebian, right arm outstreched, in simple costume.
1083.100; Tracing, in profile to right, of mounted knight with lance, charging.
1083.101; Full-length study of male figure, wearing fur-lined robe and hat head turned slightly to right; reined bird with wings raised, in profile to right; study of a piece of female head-dress.
1083.102; Three studies: upper left, ?female head in hat, turned slightly to left; near full-length figure in robe with dagged edges, wearing a chain; upper right, torso-length costume with arms bent upwards from elbows, right hand as if holding a sword.
1083.103; Bust-length study of male figure, wearing a hat, turned slightly to left.
1083.104; Six studies.
1083.105; Upper left, figure with left arm raised, wearing a cowl?, seen from behind; upper right, graphite scribbles; lower left, male figure in costume, in profile to right; full-length study of a figure in costume with very large sleeves.
1083.106; Head in profile to left, wearing a hair-cover; female figure seen from behind, head turned slightly to left, outline of gown indicated.
1083.107; Study of female figure, legs slightly bent as if seated, near profile to right; male figure in costume, in profile to left.
1083.108; Tracing of a French knight on horse-back, right hand holding sword, arm raised.
1083.109; Tracing of an elaborately dressed young Italian nobleman on horseback, in profile to right; the horse's trappings are also numerous and elaborate.
1083.110; Tracing of Jordan Orsini on horseback in profile to left, the horse with elaborately decorated tack and extremely long stirrups.
1083.111; Tracing of Mastino II of Verona on horseback, in full, elaborate armour, lance in right hand held vertically; horse trappings exceptionally elaborate - standing on pedestal.
1083.112; Partial study of a mounted knight in armour, looking to left.
1083.113; Partial study of a mounted knight in armour, from behind.
1083.114; Tracing of a knight in full armour seen three-quarters face, his right hand resting on the shoulder of a young man who holds a sword in his left hand, the tip resting on the ground.
1083.115; Full-length tracing of male figure in military costume, right hand resting on hilt of sword, left hand resting on hip; a dagger hangs from his belt mail; two hold standards, the third, with a plumed helmet has a sword at his waist.
1083.117; Nine separate studies.
1083.118; Nine separate studies.
1083.119; Upper left, study of a female head with simple white linen head-piece, seen from front-right; upper left, male head wearing a hat with upturned brim at sides, seen from front-right; centre right, workman in plain clothes in profile to left, left arm slightly forward; lower left, male figure in profile to right, with tall decorated hat.
1083.120; Six studies.
1083.121; Upper left, study of hand holding part of a wind instrument; upper right, rear view of upper torso and head of man with hat slung over back; centre left, ?male head in profile to right, wearing a head cloth; below, four studies of halberd blades.
1083.122; Upper left, male head wearing tall, decorated hat; upper right, outline of male head wearing fur hat with cross pattern around edge; left, male figure, seen from left, hands held together in prayer, in ecclesiastical vestments; upper right, female head, seen from front-right, wearing simple head-gear; centre right, male figure wearing armoured helmet with visor raised.
1083.123; Study of a female head, wearing a tall hat with a feather, face crossed through; a stockinged leg; a forearm with hand clenched; a banner raised.
1083.124; Study of male figure, arms crossed in front of body, wearing a head-cloth secured by collar; several graphite lines terminating in dots: a detail?
1083.125; Full-length tracing of the Seigneur de Rimini.
1083.126; Full-length tracing of a young Frenchman, right arm out held.
1083.127; Full-length tracing of Alexandre Vitelleschi.
1083.128; Tracing of bearded male figure kneeling in attitude of prayer, wearing armour partially covered by a surcoat with a lion rampant.
1083.129; Tracing of a mounted, male figure, holding a standard across lap, visor raised, slightly from rear-left
1083.130; ?War machine.
1083.131; Male head in profile to left, wearing a tall-crowned hat with spherical ornament on top.
1083.132; Seven studies and a small graphite pattern.
1083.133; Tracing of a kneeling male figure, in attitude of prayer, profile to right.
1083.134; Eight studies.
1083.135; Left, full-length study of a minstrel, full-face; upper centre, study of a sheathed dagger hanging from a belt; right, study of a man in heavily dagged clothes, circa 1446.
1083.136; Five studies: upper left, rear view of ?dress with long arms, from rear-left; upper right, hennin; mid-right, man's head, from front-left, wearing a large ?fur hat; lower left, male costume, circa 1440; lower right, female head-dress.
1083.137; Five studies: upper left, study of a Green Parrot with extended wings; upper right, study of man in wide head-dress and chain mail, from front; mid-left, male head in an ?ornamental hat; lower left, view of a clock mechanism with two counterweights visible; lower right, view of female figure in profile to left, wearing decorated robe with deep cut sleeves.
1083.138; Tracing of a male figure placing a ring on a female figure's right index finger; the woman, to left in decorative dress, the man, to right, in simple dress.
1083.139; 'Front' view of a memorial effigy of a knight in armour, his helmet behind head, ornamented with a bird's head and neck; two smaller helmets, a bear and a ?griffin below feet; hands are held above chest, some distance apart, sword at left side; lower-left leg bears Order of the Garter.
1083.140; 'Rear' view of a memorial effigy of a knight in armour, lower-left leg bears Order of the Garter
1083.141; Full-length study of female figure wearing a decorative gown and a cone shaped hat with veil, in profile to left.
1083.142; Three studies: upper left, frontal study of a smock with dagged hem, arms held as if drawing a bow; lower left, in profile to right, female figure with head-dress supporting a train; lower right, front view of female figure with high hat.
1083.143; Study of a mounted knight, from rear left, visor raised, lance held vertical in right hand.
1083.144; Upper left, graphite with pen and black ink study of an armoured knight with black surcoat and rump of horse with black and white squared petticoat, from behind; upper centre, slight graphite study of costume detail?; centre right, graphite study of a mounted, armoured knight with horse, in profile to left.
1083.145; Four studies: upper left, a cannon on its mount; upper right, full-length male figure wearing a crown; lower left of centre, helmeted head with arms raised, holding a sword, poised as if to strike; lower left, seated male figure wearing crown and garments of high status.
1083.146; Eight studies.
1083.147; Two female figures, ?facing each other: left, full-length figure in profile to right, with large hat, right hand held up with index finger pointing; right, full-length figure, head turned slightly to right, facing first figure, right hand holding left side of robe partially across body.
1083.148; Detail of head and neck of horse wearing armour, near profile to left.
1083.149; Three-quarter length study of female figure, head in profile to right, wearing ?feathered hat, long dress and highly elabourate ?shawl (sleeves?).
1083.150; Four studies: left, full-length study of male figure wearing a dagged cloak and long, pointed footwear; left of centre, partial study of a suit of armour, head and visor in profile to right; right of centre, heavily draped ?female figure with hands held in front; upper right, part of a costume study (cut).
1083.151; Left, study of an armoured knight on horseback, shield on left arm, lance held by right hand, in profile to left; right, same knight seen from rear-right.
1083.152; Eight studies of armour: top left, helmet with broad brim, near profile to right; top centre, another study of same; upper left, study of similar helmet without circular ornamental band; upper right, in profile to left, a helmet with visor in place and decorated with two long plumes; left of centre, frontal view of helmet with narrow brim; centre, helmet with visor raised near profile to left; right of centre, ?detail of a visor; lower left, frontal view of torso of suit of armour, with arms held forward and up.
1083.153; Three studies: above centre, head of lady wearing an ornate two horned henin; lower left of centre, female head wearing a cowl with braids running across brow; lower right, full-length study of a Devil.
1083.154; Six studies: upper left, banner bearing cross motif draped over ?left arm; upper centre, horseshoe with teeth; above centre, a stringed instrument with bow resting upon strings; right, full-length sketch of female figure in ?ecclesiastical vestments; lower left, male figure in profile to left, with left arm raised above head, a ?scabbard supported by two crossed chains fastened to the centre of the front and back of tunic; lower centre, half-length male figure wearing high crowned hat.
1083.155; Three studies: upper left, frontal study of part of a piece of female attire, a ?bodice; lower left, study of ?cloth; a group of three figures during a wedding ceremony, central figure from front, figures to left and right face each other; the central figure holds the right hands of each of the other figures.
1083.156; Full-length tracing of a cardinal.
1083.157; Full-length tracing of a Carthusian friar.
1083.158; Twenty two studies.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
11/03/2019
Owner Dates Owned Further Info. and Accession no. circa
Sir Philip William Burne-Jones 1898-1923
The Fitzwilliam Museum 1923 - Present 1083 given; 1923; Burne-Jones, Sir Philip
Exhibition Catalogue no, Page no, Illustration no. Institution/Venue People From To
The Paintings, Graphic and Decorative Work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-1898 (1975-6) cat. no. 332 p. 91 The Hayward Gallery
November 1975 January 1976
The Paintings, Graphic and Decorative Work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-1898 (1975-6) cat. no. 332 p. 91 Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham Museums Trust)
March 1976 April 1976
The Paintings, Graphic and Decorative Work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-1898 (1975-6) cat. no. 332 p. 91 Southampton City Art Gallery
January 1976 February 1976
William Morris and the Middle Ages : a collection of essays, together with a catalogue of works Whitworth 1984 Cat. no. 50 illus p. 108 The Whitworth Art Gallery (The Whitworth, The University of Manchester) September 1984 December 1984
Title Author/Editor Year Page No. & Illustrations Attachments
Costumes historiques des XIIIe, XIVe et XVe Siècles, extraits des monuments les plus authentiques de peinture et de sculpture. Camille Marie Bonnard, Paulo Mercuri 1845
pls 41 pp. 81-82, 87
Burne-Jones: the paintings, graphic and decorative work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones 1833-98, Hayward Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery 1975-6 John Christian, Miss Penelope Marcus 1975
cat. no. 332 p. 91
The Last Pre-Raphaelite, Edward Burne-Jones and the Victorian Imagination Fiona MacCarthy 2011
Illus pls. XXII, XXVII between pp. 358-359 and pls. 3, 2, 13, 15, 30, 31, 32, 33 between pp. 486-487 and in the text pp. 71, 180, 192, 203, 238, 256, 268, 329, 371, 425, 439, 449, 466 pp. 1-17, 21-24, 29-31, 36-55, 58-64, 70, 76-81, 84-85, 87, 90-91, 94, 96-110, 112-116, 120-121, 124-132, 134-150, 153-154, 156-177, 179-203, 205, 207-214, 216-232, 234-235, 237-239, 242, 244-245, 249-255, 257-262, 264-269, 270-276, 278-279, 281-317, 319-321, 323-347, 357-361, 363-383, 385, 387-389, 393, 395, 398-400, 402-416, 418-429, 430-445, 448, 451-462, 464-472, 478-481, 483, 485, 487-489, 491-498, 500-502, 504-517, 522-530, 534, 536


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