Head of an Arab
| Title | Head of an Arab |
|---|---|
| Artist | Isidore Pils |
| Date | ca. 1861 19th century |
| Medium | Charcoal and pastel |
| Classification | Drawings |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Harvey Salzman, 2020 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Head of an Arab” is a work by Isidore Pils, dated ca. 1861. It is executed in charcoal and pastel and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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