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Head of an Old Man

1912

Frank W. Benson

(American, 1862–1951)
Culture
America
Medium
cancelled copper plate
Credit Line
Gift of the Artist 1921.581
Catalogue raisonné
Paff, 8
Copyright
Reproduced by permission The Frank W. Benson Trust, Faith Andrews Bedford Trustee.
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
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An etched portrait on a rectangular copper plate depicts an old man's head, facing slightly right. The metallic surface is a warm, mottled brownish-orange. Fine, dense lines define his furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, and thick mustache and beard. His hair is thin on top and fuller near the ears. Two large diagonal lines are scratched across the entire surface, forming a thin X that cancels the image.

Head of an Old Man

1912

Frank W. Benson

(American, 1862–1951)
America

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