Head study of Maria Zambaco for Nimue in 'The Beguiling of Merlin'

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S. (1833-1898) Head study of Maria Zambaco for Nimue in 'The Beguiling of Merlin' signed with initials, inscribed and dated 'E B-J/1870/Study for NIMUE/in the picture of/MERLIN & NIMUE' (lower right) pencil on paper with fragmentary watermark 'J WH[ATMAN]' 8 x 6 ¾ in. (20.3 x 17.2 cm.)