Head of a Man
Head of a Man
Head of a Man
Head of a Man

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Head of a Man

Valentine Cameron Prinsep, 1836–1904; born Calcutta (Kolkata), India; died London, England
1997-78

Information

Title
Head of a Man
Maker
Valentine Cameron Prinsep
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
17.5 x 16.5 cm. (6 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Alexander D. Wainwright, Class of 1939
Object Number
1997-78
Culture
Indian, British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, wove paper
Subject
profiles (figures), men, heads

The artist’s sale (according to pencil inscription, verso); purchased 11/12/81 by donor from J. S. Maas & Co., London (no. 7440).

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