1) Two self portraits, a study for the painting 'l'Anniversaire' (Hommage à Berlioz, Musée de Grenoble); head and shoulders seen from behind with the artist's right hand raised holding a wreath and a smaller study of the head and shoulders in the same position. Dated Febuary 12th, 1876. 2) A study of a sugar bowl and tongs. An octagonal bowl with a design on one side, clawed tongs resting inside. Dated January 29th, 1866;
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Title of artwork, date
Two drawings, 1866–1876
Date supported
1927
Medium and material
1) black chalk on transparent paper 2) black chalk & charcoal over graphite
Dimensions
1) 31.4 x 24.5 cm; 2) 26.4 x 21.2 cm
Gifted by
Henry Van den Bergh
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