Study of the head of an old man, probably Walter Warden
Drawing
1937 (drawn)
1937 (drawn)
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| Place of origin |
Black chalk on dark grey paper, laid down on a larger piece of card, along with 8 related pencil sketches on 8 pieces of paper. Each sketch is numbered and inscribed with notes by the artist. Inscribed "foundation for chalk drawing". Signed and dated "AOS 37".
Object details
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| Title | Study of the head of an old man, probably Walter Warden (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Black chalk on dark grey paper, laid down on a larger piece of card |
| Brief description | Drawing by Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956) depicting the head of an old man, probably Walter Warden. Great Britain, 1937. |
| Physical description | Black chalk on dark grey paper, laid down on a larger piece of card, along with 8 related pencil sketches on 8 pieces of paper. Each sketch is numbered and inscribed with notes by the artist. Inscribed "foundation for chalk drawing". Signed and dated "AOS 37". |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr T. W. Lumsden |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.33-1997 |
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| Record created | April 1, 2003 |
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