Study of a Man, Bust-Length, in Moorish Costume

Attributed to William James Müller British

ca. 1841–45

Not on view

Müller traveled to Egypt in 1838 and Asia Minor in 1841, but he probably painted this sketch afterwards, in London. There, he was a member of the Clipstone Group, a cluster of artists who operated an improvised studio where models were engaged for the purpose of study. This work may derive from one of those sessions and might depict an actor, possibly in the role of Othello.

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Title: Study of a Man, Bust-Length, in Moorish Costume
Artist: Attributed to William James Müller (British, Bristol 1812–1845 Bristol)
Date: ca. 1841–45
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (57.8 x 47 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2016
Object Number: 2016.807
Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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