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Self-Portrait

1922

Jerome Myers

Associated Names

Jerome Myers

Artist, American, 1867 - 1940

The image shows a sketch of a person's head and shoulders, emphasizing the face with details such as a furrowed brow, prominent cheekbones, and a grin. The person has curly, unkempt hair. The clothing is loosely suggested. The drawing is monochromatic, with the name "JEROME MYERS" and the year "1928" inscribed in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

red, black, and white chalk on laid paper
Credit Line

John Davis Hatch Collection
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 36.7 x 29.6 cm (14 7/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1979.41.9

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: JEROME MYERS / 1922

Wikidata ID

Q64581655

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