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Head of an old man: 734*-1

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head of an old man

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hoffmann, Hans (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 290 mm
Width: 200 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-02) by Newton Robinson, C. E.

Note

Could be after Hoffmann

School or Style

German School

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Brush and grey wash, some traces of sepia, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hans Hoffmann
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 734*-1
Primary reference Number: 5937

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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