Who created "Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook)"?

Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook) was created by George Augustus Baker Jr..

What medium is "Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook)"?

Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook) is Graphite on off-white wove paper .

Is "Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook)" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook)

George Augustus Baker Jr.

Medium

Graphite on off-white wove paper

Dimensions

6 1/16 x 5 3/4 in. (15.4 x 14.6 cm)

Classification

Drawing

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of James C. McGuire, 1926

Accession Number

26.216.39

Tags

HelmetsHeadsMenProfiles

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate *Head of a Man Wearing Helmet*, a graphite drawing on off-white wove paper American artist George Augustus Baker. Measuring just 6 1/16 x 5 3/4 inches, this intimate profile study captures the poised gaze and textured details of a helmeted male figure. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Wing as part of the McGuire Scrapbook—generously gifted by James C. McGuire 1926—it exemplifies the meticulous draftsmanship of 19th-century American artists. Baker Jr., known for his precise illustrations, employs graphite to masterful effect, layering subtle tones and fine lines ...

Head of a Man Wearing a Helmet (from McGuire Scrapbook)

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