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Study of the head of a woman

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Study of the head of a woman

Place of OriginRajasthan state, India; Rajasthan state, former kingdom of Kishangarh, former kingdom of Kishangarh

Dateapprox. 1750

MaterialsInk and opaque watercolors on paper

DimensionsH. 12 1/4 in x W. 9 in, H. 31.1 cm x W. 22.8 cm

Credit LineGift of Dr. William K. Ehrenfeld

Object number1988.23.1

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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