Head of Girl

Catalog no.

0167

Year

1958

Subject

Portrait

Media

Oil / Acrylic /
Oil on board

Size (H x W)

15 x 11 inches

Availability

For sale, Priced

Price

£180

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Early picture of Barbara in realism, a modern and practical woman, she liked her hair shortcut later grew it for a softer hairline.

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