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Cornelius Varley
1781-1873
"In Westhumble Lane...". Verso: Study of a Man's Head
Point of brush and gray ink, gray wash, over graphite, on buff-colored paper; verso: point of brush and gray ink, gray wash, over graphite, with touches of brown ink.
7 5/8 x 10 5/8 inches (193 x 270 mm)
Gift of Mr. Kenneth A. Lohf.
1991.25
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Inscribed on verso along lower edge in graphite, "In Westhumble Lane, near Dorking, Box hill in the Distance"; in graphite along right edge, "The Yellow haired Laddie".

Provenance: 
Sir Bruce Ingram; Kenneth A. Lohf, New York.
Associated names: 

Ingram, Bruce, Sir, former owner.
Lohf, Kenneth A., former owner.

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Varley, Cornelius
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints