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Head and Shoulders of a Young Woman

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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882

Head and Shoulders of a Young Woman

4 3 /16 x 3 9/16 inches (125 x 179 mm)
Black chalk on paper.
1986.1769:26

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Notes
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 21 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy (1986.1769:1-59).
Summary

Drawing shows the head and shoulders of a young woman in a hat and décolleté gown, facing forward, head tilted slightly to the left.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department