Jean Cocteau
Studies of Profiles, Hands

Studies of Profiles, Hands

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Studies of Profiles, Hands
Studies of Profiles, Hands
ArtistFrench, 1889–1963
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Studies of Profiles, Hands
DateMid-20th century
MediumGraphite on off-white laid paper, double-sided
Dimensionssight: 10 7/8 × 8 3/8 inches (27.6 × 21.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Vaughn Foundation Fund
Object number2022.300
Not on view

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Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist, early to mid-twentieth century; Vaughn Foundation, by 1987; on long-term loan at MFAH, 1987-2022; given to MFAH, 2022.
Exhibition HistoryNone known
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