Drawing
ca. 1855 - 1881 (made)
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Black ink drawing of a grotesque figure on paper. A female human head is attached to a long striped neck extending from a turtle's shell with clawed feet below.
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Materials and techniques | Black ink on paper |
Brief description | William Burges. Grotesque figure of a female human head attached to a turtle shell. English, ca. 1855 - 1881. |
Physical description | Black ink drawing of a grotesque figure on paper. A female human head is attached to a long striped neck extending from a turtle's shell with clawed feet below. |
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Accession number | 8829:55 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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