Two Oriental Heads

1770/1775

John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist, British, 1740 - 1779

The image depicts a circular drawing of two male figures in profile. Both men are facing left, with one figure wearing a turban adorned with a tall center piece and intricate patterns. The other figure has a less elaborate turban and obscured facial features. Both men have mustaches and detailed clothing. The background shows linear shading and hints of an indoor setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on laid paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Leger Galleries Ltd.

  • Dimensions

    overall (roundel): 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.29.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Sunderland 1986, no. 144

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 144

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: TR

Wikidata ID

Q64582773

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