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Head of a Boy

c. 1878

William Merritt Chase

(American, 1849–1916)
Culture
America
Medium
monotype
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Wilson in memory of Anna Elizabeth Wilson 1962.204
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A monotype portrait in black ink on off-white paper depicts the head and shoulders of a boy facing forward. Thick, streaky strokes define his curly hair and dark clothing. High-contrast highlights illuminate his face against deep shadows around deep-set eyes and a closed mouth. Vertical, streaky lines fill the background. Centered on the paper with wide margins, the rectangular print includes a signature in the lower right.

Head of a Boy

c. 1878

William Merritt Chase

(American, 1849–1916)
America

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