Head of Man with Beard

1931

Elias M. Grossman

Associated Names
Elias M. Grossman

Artist, American, 1898 - 1947

The image is a portrait of an elderly man. He has a long, full beard and facial features characterized by deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, and expressive folds in his skin. His hair is mostly covered by a cap, leaving some tufts of hair visible around the temples. He is positioned slightly facing to the right with his gaze directed outward to the same side. The man is not wearing any visible detailed clothing. The background is textured with a series of etched lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.7 x 17.2 cm (9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm (12 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4664

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Elias M. Grossman / 1931; lower right in graphite: Elias M. Grossman imp.

Wikidata ID

Q64955717

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