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William Unger
1837-1932
Portrait of Johannes Brahms
Black chalk, stumped, some brown chalk, on wove paper.
18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (471 x 370 mm)
The Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection.
1970.19
Inscription: 

Signed with initials in black chalk at lower left corner: "W. U."

Provenance: 
Arthur F. Hill Music Collection (dispersed 1947); Mrs. Melbert B. Cary, Jr.
Associated names: 

Cary, Mary Flagler, former owner.

Bibliography: 

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Sixteenth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1969-1971. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1973, p. 122-123.

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Artist page: 
Unger, William
School: 
German
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints