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Silhouette

Title:
A. M. Hook
Object Name:
Silhouette
Object ID:
1957.044.035
Creator:
Hammond, Harry P. (1867-1955)Artist
Date:
1885-1895
Description:
Silhouettes. Portraits of A. M. Hook, by Harry P. Hammond (1867-1955), 1885-1895. Pencil on paper. Double-sided, bust length profiles of a man, facing left on the front, but right on the back, wearing a collared shirt. Hair is cropped short. Front drawing is rougher (multiple lines at back and chest) than the back (drafts?). Pencil inscription on front lower center: "A. M. Hook / 47 Chestnut St. / Charlestown / Pencil inscription on the back is at upper right, but "Charlestown" is cut off after the 's', and "Mass." is not shown. No signature on either side. Unframed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-23.8 W-15.5 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Emma Clapp Hammond (1880-1973), wife of Harry P. Hammond (1867-1955).
Credit Line:
Gift of Emma C. Hammond
Subjects:
Hook
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