Head study, light brown Accession Number: ART90018

Description

A small portrait bust of an unknown male figure. The sculpture was made from sands from the desert of El Alamein and bound together by a clear, thick wax. This portrait bust has been attributed to Frank Wilson.

Details

Accession Number
ART90018
Classification
Art
Object Type
Sculpture
Measurement
Overall: 12.6 cm x 9.8 cm x 8.4 cm
Medium
sand, wood covered with wax
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1949
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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