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Alexei JawlenskyHead of a Womanca. 1921
ca. 1921
About the Item
- Creator:Alexei Jawlensky (1864 - 1941, Russian, German)
- Creation Year:ca. 1921
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1029636302

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