William Dyce
Study of a Head of a Man

Study of a Head of a Man

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ArtistScottish, 1806–1864
CultureScottish
Titles
  • Study of a Head of a Man
Datec. 1840-1860
MediumBlack and white chalk on wove paper
DimensionsImage/sheet: 12 × 12 5/8 in. (30.5 × 32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mary Ralph Lowe
Object number2021.178
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Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist, in the 19th century; [Kate Ganz, Ltd., London, 1994]; on loan to MFAH, Houston, 1994; Mary Ralph Lowe, 1994-2021; given to MFAH, 2021.
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