Study of the back view of a man
Study of the back view of a man

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Study of the back view of a man

Sir William Allan, 1782–1850; born and died Edinburgh, Scotland; active Russia, Italy, and Spain
x1948-41

Information

Title
Study of the back view of a man
Maker
Sir William Allan
Medium
Black crayon or soft pencil with touches of red and red over graphite
Dimensions
28.2 x 20.8 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-41
Culture
British, Scottish
Type
studies (visual works), drawings
Materials
wove paper, graphite, crayons
Subject
men, figures (representations)

Parsons, 1934

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