Study for One of the Fates c. 1865

"Study for One of the Fates" is a c. 1865 pencil drawing by Edward Burne-Jones. This study, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in classical mythology. The drawing depicts a single female figure, likely a Fate, draped in flowing garments, and her delicate features are rendered with soft, expressive lines. This piece exemplifies Burne-Jones's Pre-Raphaelite style, a movement that celebrated detailed realism and symbolic imagery.