Who created "A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies"?

A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies was created by Theodor Richard Edward von Holst in 1830–44.

When was "A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies" created?

This artwork was created 1830–44.

What medium is "A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies"?

A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies is Graphite.

Is "A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies" in the public domain?

Yes, A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies

Theodor Richard Edward von Holst

1830–44

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

Sheet: 10 3/8 × 10 3/8 in. (26.4 × 26.4 cm) Mount: 11 5/8 × 13 7/8 in. (29.5 × 35.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Allen Staley, 2017

Accession Number

2017.259.3

Art Historical Context

In the heart of the Metropolitan Museum of's Drawings and Prints department *A Group of Five Heads Further Studies* (1830–44), a captivating graphite drawing by Theodor Richard von Holst. This square sheet, measuring 10 3/8 × 10 3/8 inches, showcases the British artist's meticulous skill in capturing human expression. Von Holst, a German painter and illustrator active in early Victorian London (1810–1844), was influenced by the dramatic Romanticism of Henry Fus, his early mentor, and known for his gothic-tinged illustrations of poetry and fairy tales. The artwork features a cluster of five de...

A Group of Five Heads and Further Studies

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