Youth's Head

c. 1960

Harry L. Hurwitz

Associated Names
Harry L. Hurwitz

Artist, American, active 20th century

The image shows a close-up portrait of a person with a solemn expression. The person is facing forward with a slightly downward tilt, showcasing defined facial features with strong shadows. They have prominent eyes, a straight nose, and dark, tousled hair. The shoulders and upper body are partially visible, with the background indistinct and heavily darkened to emphasize the figure. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 18 × 17 cm (7 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
    plate: 24.1 × 17.6 cm (9 1/2 × 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.2 × 22.6 cm (10 11/16 × 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1103

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"H. Hurwitz" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Youths Head'" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65508744

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