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Untitled (Head of a Sleeping Man)

1946

Thomas Yamamoto

Associated Names

Thomas Yamamoto

Artist, American, 1917 - 2004

The image depicts the upper body and face of a person. The person is resting their head against their arm, with closed eyes, a prominent nose, and a slightly open mouth. They have short dark hair and are wearing a dark top. The surrounding area shows an artistic medium with marks and shading providing depth. The background is a plain surface with rough, textured edges. No jewelry or objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink and graphite
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 75 x 91 mm
sheet: 186 x 164 mm
mount: 279 x 216 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5159

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: "Tom Yamamoto '46" in pencil, lower right (on artist's mat)

Wikidata ID

Q76441397

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