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Jean Alaux
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
Notes: 

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

Inscription: 

Signed, "Rome Alaux".

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

Thayer, John M. (John MacLane), 1944-2004, former owner.

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Alaux, Jean
School: 
French
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints