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Head of Circe

Ferdinand Gaillard and Alfred Salmon

Head of Circe

1878

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Head of Circe

1878

Physical Qualities Engraving on chine collé, Sheet: 418 × 319 mm. (16 7/16 × 12 9/16 in.) Plate: 220 × 150 mm. (8 11/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
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 1996.48.1348
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
Gazette des Beaux Arts

Inscribed: To the lower left of the image "F. Gaillard del./ et sculps." Below the image the title in the center and "Gravure de F. Gaillard, d'après le buste du Musée Wicar" Below that to the left "Gazette des Beaux Arts" To the rt. "Imp. A. Salmon Paris"

Markings: CM: Lucas collection (Lugt 1695c)

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Alfred Salmon

French, active 1863 - 1894

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