Ecelctic Notebook

Burne-Jones was one of the most significant British artists of the 19th century. It was part of the whole ethos of Pre-Raphaelite art to draw and paint from people near at hand, part of the intimate domestic circle, in preference to using professional models.
Burne-Jones produced studies and drawings as research for larger drawings, watercolours and tapestries.He made studies for major works such as his 'Pygmalion Series', 'The Briar Rose Series' and 'The Wheel of Fortune'. They reveal Burne-Jones’ exhaustive method of building compositions and his passion for Romantic and classical literature.
The drawing clipped into the notebook is 'Study of Female Head to Right', made in 1889. It has been on exhibition at the Lady Lever Gallery - www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever/exhibitions/burnejo...
Photographed using a Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens set at 22mm on a Nikon D2Xs. 800 ISO; 1/80th; f/4.5.