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Collection of five drawings

Adolphe Valette, c. 1900–1912

Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

1) 'Drawing from the Antique: Cast of a Faun', 1901-4, 61 x 45.5 cm. 2) 'Les Graces de Pilou', circa 1900, 60.8 x 45.6 cm. 3) 'Life drawing of a bearded man with studies', circa 1900, 63 x 46.5 cm. 4) 'Life Drawing of a Male Nude', 1911, 61 x 46.5 cm. 5) 'Life Drawing; Male Nude with a Cane', 1910-12, 62.3 x 47.5 cm.

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of five drawings, c. 1900–1912

Date supported

1996

Medium and material

Pencil, crayon, chalk & charcoal

Grant

1725

Total cost

6300

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