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Washington Allston

Ideal Head,

Maker

  • Washington Allston

Title

Ideal Head

Medium

oil paint

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • oil paint

Techniques

  • oil paint

Supports

  • millboard

Dimensions

77.5 x 64.1 cm (30 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Verso:A study of a classical head.On back of painting:W. Allston.Pinxt.; Presented by Mrs. Chas. E. Bradley To The Rhode Island School of Design Dec. 1899.Also unfinished sketch of woman's head.

Signature: Unsigned

Type

  • Paintings

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Jane W. Bradley in memory of Charles Bradley

Object Number

99.002

Ideal Head

Selection VII

American Painting from the Museum's Collection, c.1800-1930

Verso:A study of a classical head.On back of painting:W. Allston.Pinxt.; Presented by Mrs. Chas. E. Bradley To The Rhode Island School of Design Dec. 1899.Also unfinished sketch of woman's head.

Signature: Unsigned

Publications

Selection VII

American Painting from the Museum's Collection, c.1800-1930

Exhibition History

From the Reserve IV

July 22 - October 2, 1994

Romanticism and Revival

December 4, 1992 - June 26, 1993

Selection VII

March 31 - May 8, 1977
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