Figure with head scarf
Bequest of James David Draper, from the Robert Isaacson Collection, 2019
Catalogue
- Year
- 1890
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 11 5/16 × 9 7/16 in. (28.8 × 24 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Simeon Solomon
Artist
Painting
Simeon Solomon was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelites who was noted for his depictions of Jewish life and same-sex desire. His career was cut short as a result of public scandal following his arrests and convictions for attempted sodomy in 1873 and 1874.
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Record
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- Simeon Solomon
- Year
- 1890
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 11 5/16 × 9 7/16 in. (28.8 × 24 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1890-527438
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
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- Status
- verified