Head of a Woman

© Estate of Carl Nesjar / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / The Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS), London

Head of a Woman

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Head of a Woman

Carl Nesjar, Norwegian, 1920–2015
after Pablo Picasso, 1881–1973; born Malaga, Spain; died Mougins, France; active Paris
x1971-551

Information

Title
Head of a Woman
Maker
Carl Nesjar
after Pablo Picasso
Medium
Black and red chalk
Dimensions
92 x 243.5 cm (36 1/4 x 95 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Nesjar
Object Number
x1971-551
Culture
Norwegian
Type
drawings
Materials
black chalk, red chalk, ink, wrapping paper
Techniques
squaring (transferring technique)
Subject
sculptures, heads, women

Gift of Carl Nesjar

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