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Head of a Man with a Severe Disease Affecting His Face, and Particularly His Nose; and a Detail of an Ulcer on His Face

Christopher d'Alton (active 1847–1871)

Wellcome Collection

Head of a Man with a Severe Disease Affecting His Face, and Particularly His Nose; and a Detail of an Ulcer on His Face

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In the same collection is another portrait, apparently of the same man after treatment (Wellcome Library No.35432i). The crustaceous growths shown here have there been removed.

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Title

Head of a Man with a Severe Disease Affecting His Face, and Particularly His Nose; and a Detail of an Ulcer on His Face

Date

1862

Medium

pencil, chalk & watercolour with gum arabic on paper (?)

Measurements

H 35.2 x W 26.5 cm

Accession number

35411i

Acquisition method

presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome

Work type

Drawing & watercolour

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Christopher d'Alton

active 1847–1871

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