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Study for the head of a young Arab
Painter: Pils, Isidore Alexandre Augustin
Given by John Lishawa in memory of his wife Kate Lishawa, 1998
Height: 33 cm
Width: 24 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1998) by Lishawa, John
Circa 1860 - 1862
This is a study for one of the figures in Pils' painting La reception des chefs arabes par Napoléon III, painted for Napoleon III to commemorate his visit to Algeria with Empress Eugénie.
Support composed of canvas
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Accession number: PD.54-1998
Primary reference Number: 2842
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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