Jean Alaux, called Le Romain

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1786-1864

Head of a Persian

Black chalk on paper.

9 1/16 x 8 1/8 inches (230 x 206 mm)

Gift of John M. Thayer.

2004.7

Inscription:

Signed, "Rome Alaux".

Provenance:

Christie's, October 26, 1988, lot 283; John M. Thayer, Wilmington, DE.

Notes:

Alaux, winner of the Prix de Rome in 1815, was William Bouguereau's master.

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