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Rosa Bonheur

Head of a Lion

1800-1899

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Rosa Bonheur

Head of a Lion

1800-1899

Physical Qualities Graphite on paper, Sheet: 115 x 157 mm. (11.5 x 15.7 cm.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.12620
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Baltimore Museum of Art, 'The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute', Oct. 12-Nov. 21, 1965, p. 65, no. 322.

Inscribed: RECTO: LR, graphite, 'R. Bonheur' ON MAT: LR, 'calque of Rosa Bonheur, given me by Peyrol Bonheur'

Artist

Rosa Bonheur

1821–1898

French, 1822-1899
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