Study for The Soul Attains 1870

This is a preparatory study for a larger work, *The Soul Attains*, by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. Created in 1870, the study shows a pair of figures in a loose, expressive style, rendered in graphite on paper. Burne-Jones's style is characterized by his use of elongated figures, often placed in a melancholy or contemplative pose. His work frequently drew upon classical and medieval literature and imagery. This sketch, housed in the New Art Gallery Walsall, provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process.