Paul César Helleu

Portrait of Madame Helleu

French, 1878-1926

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Paul César Helleu

Portrait of Madame Helleu

Paul César Helleu

Portrait of Madame Helleu

French, 1878-1926

Physical Qualities Photomechanical reproduction, Image: 336 x 247 mm. (13 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.) Sheet: 448 x 341 mm. (17 5/8 x 13 7/16 in.)

Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community

Object Number 1996.48.13245

The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: RECTO: in plate, at LR: "Helleu"

Markings: None

Artist

Paul César Helleu

1858–1926

French, 1859-1927

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