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Head of an Oriental Man

Drawing
ca. 1907 (drawn)
Artist/Maker

On the back, part of a drawing of a head.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleHead of an Oriental Man (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Black chalk
Brief description
Drawing, Head of an Oriental Man, about 1907, by Henry George Holiday
Physical description
On the back, part of a drawing of a head.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm
  • Width: 19.5cm
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
According to Rodney Searight: - `From the Collection of a descendant of the Artist. Bt. Holder, Nov.1981, £17.50 '.
Historical context
Possibly a study for a religious subject
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.508

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Record createdFebruary 18, 2008
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