
Dawn (Head of Hypnos)
Simeon SolomonWW-1901-527441
1901·Blue, red, brown and black chalk; framing lines in black chalk·Image: 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm)
Sheet: 12 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (32.8 x 27.1 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1907
Catalogue
- Year
- 1901
- Dimensions
- Image: 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm) Sheet: 12 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (32.8 x 27.1 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Simeon Solomon
Artist

Simeon Solomon
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
- 1901
- Dimensions
- Image: 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm) Sheet: 12 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (32.8 x 27.1 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1901-527441
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified





