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Head of a Bedouin

Drawing
1923 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Charcoal drawing of the head of a Bedouin. Inscribed with dedication to the artist's sister.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleHead of a Bedouin (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Charcoal
Brief description
Charcoal drawing of the head of a Bedouin by David Bomberg. British School, 1923.
Physical description
Charcoal drawing of the head of a Bedouin. Inscribed with dedication to the artist's sister.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm
  • Width: 21.2cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
To my sister Nelly from her brother David 23/Apl/28 (Inscribed on the back of the frame)
Credit line
Given by the Artist's sister, Mrs Nelly Newmark
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.28-1981

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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