by-nc

Head of a sleeping child

Maker

Forgery in the manner of
(artist)
1796-1875

Title

Head of a sleeping child

Date of Production

1800 - 1899

Medium

graphite, white bodycolour on laid paper, the corners all cut

Dimensions

Height: 25.8 cm
Width: 19.3 cm

Accession Number

D.1952.RW.2176

Mode of Acquisition

Robert Clermont Witt, bequest, 1952

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Copyright

Work in the public domain

Location

Not currently on display

Keywords





Provenance

allegedly by descent to the artist's nephew; his sale, Sotheby's (London), 3 June 1926; purchased there by Sir Robert Witt, London (1872-1952), L.2228b, n.d.; Witt Bequest 1952 However, see attached Word document for summary of the provenance issues.

Literature

Reinaecker, V., The Paintings and Drawings of J.B.C. Corot in the Artist’s Own collection, London and New York 1929
no. 2286

Inscriptions

Watermark: Watermark: none.

Inscription: Recto: lower left, graphite, false signature: "Corot".

Collector's mark: Verso: lower right edge, stamped in black ink: Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b).

Information on this object may be incomplete and will be updated as research progresses. We are particularly committed to addressing any discriminatory or offensive language and ideas that might be present in our records. To help improve this record, and to enquire about images of The Courtauld Gallery Collection, please email gallery.collectionsonline@courtauld.ac.ukFind out more about using and licensing our images.

____________________________

Buy a print from our collection