Study of a Female Head

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Drawing details

Title: Study of a Female Head
Media: Pencil on blue paper
Dimensions: 26.0 x 20.3 cm
Location: Graves Gallery, Sheffield
Reference number: 3115

Description

Head and shoulders portrait of a young female turned to face the left. The figure's hair is pulled up on top of the head, away from the face. The mouth is closed and the eyes are focused. A few strands of hair rest on the back of the neck. The collar of a garment is visible around the neck. There is a study of the same model in the collection at Leighton House Museum (reference number LHO/D/0894). 

Provenance

Bequeathed to the Graves Gallery, Sheffield by Lady Osborn in March c.1955 

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