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Studies of ten (?) heads and two ears (recto); Studies of three figures and a head (verso)

Gerard David

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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Title: Studies of ten (?) heads and two ears (recto); Studies of three figures and a head (verso)
Creator: Gerard David
Date Created: ca. 1498
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (13.3 x 9.5 cm)
Type: Drawing
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/383735
Medium: Metalpoint on prepared paper; verso: black chalk
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

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