Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear

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Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear,

1775–1779

Henry Fuseli, 1741–1825; born Zurich, Switzerland; died London, United Kingdom
x1948-98

Information

Title
Studies of head of a man (possibly Brutus) and upraised arm throwing a spear
Dates

1775–1779

Maker
Henry Fuseli
Medium
Black chalk
Dimensions
32.5 x 27.7 cm. (12 13/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-98
Inscription
in graphite, lower left: Brutus
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
black chalk, laid paper
Subject
sketches, spears (weapons), men, legs, studies (visual works), heads, arms

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