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[Book of Psalms]
"This book was painted by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bt., and given to his friend, H. M. Gaskell."
10.5 x 7"
[The Apocrypha]
"This book was painted for H. M. Gaskell by her friend Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bt."
both vellum binding illuminated in gouache and gold paint.
10.5 x 7"
Wisdom presenting Solomon with a book of knowledge and the mirror of revelation.
These were painted by BJ for his close friends usually on vellum.
2 comments:
Burne-Jones was so versatile!
Lucy
A true artist to my mind who wasn't afraid to experiment.
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