Head of Christ

Andre-Jacques-Victor Orsel French

1810–50

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Title: Head of Christ
Artist: Andre-Jacques-Victor Orsel (French, Oullins 1795–1850 Paris)
Date: 1810–50
Medium: Graphite
Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. (20.7 x 26.3 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Karen B. Cohen Fund, 1990
Object Number: 1990.254.4
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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