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Portrait head, facing left, of a man wearing a white turban

Drawing
Artist/Maker

Drawing, Portrait head, facing left, of a man wearing a white turban. Artist unknown

Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePortrait head, facing left, of a man wearing a white turban (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil, heightened with white
Brief description
Drawing, Portrait head, facing left, of a man wearing a white turban. Artist unknown
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.9cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
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: - `Sotheby's - Oct.2nd. 1969' [lot 212]
Historical context
It has been suggested that there are similarities of style with Lord Leighton, and that the artist of SD.1298 may have had a French training. See Searight Archive.
Collection
Accession number
SD.1298

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Record createdMay 12, 2008
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