Study of Hill Fairies

siredwardcoleyburnejones

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

pencil drawing

underpainting

portrait drawing

watercolor

This is a study by the Pre-Raphaelite painter Edward Burne-Jones, who was famous for his dreamlike imagery. Titled *Study of Hill Fairies*, the artwork depicts three female figures. The figures are drawn in a soft, hazy style using graphite and charcoal. The three figures seem to be in a state of contemplation. This study highlights Burne-Jones's interest in mythology, fantasy, and the female form.