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Three studies for the head of a child, asleep A study of a child's head
Draughtsman: Delacroix, Eugène
History note: From the collection of Eugène Delacroix (Lugt 838), his sale, 17-29 February 1864; Charles Ricketts, R.A. (1866-1931) and Charles Shannon, R.A. (1863-1937) (Lugt II, 506a); on loan to the Museum from January 1933 -1937
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 165 mm
Width: 240 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Top right further faint study of a child's head.
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper
Accession number: 2032J
Primary reference Number: 6316
Lugt: 838
Lugt: 506a
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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