Portrait head studies of Gustav Stresemann, Vittorio Scialoja, Joseph Paul-Boncour and unidentified man (possibly Cuban delegate) at the League of Nations

Geneva, Switzerland

Object Details

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1927–29

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Pastel and graphite on gray paper

Dimensions

9 ¾ x 6 5/8 in.

Classification

Drawings-watercolors

Credit Line:

Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 2015

Description

[top right in yellow pastel]: Mais! [?]; [below each of the top row of head studies in graphite]: Stresemann; Scialoja; Boncour; [below bottom row head study in graphite]: Cuba; [bottom right in red ink]: stamped signatureGustav Stresemann negotiated Germany's admittance to the League of Nations in 1926. Both Vittorio Scialoja and Joseph Paul-Boncour were permanent delegates to the League, representing Italy and France, respectively.

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