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1956

A lithograph depicting a pale oval face with large blank eyes, the other features are only hinted at through shading, including the long nose, downturned smile, and hollow cheeks. Lines surround the head, suggesting light beams eminating from it.

Albert Adams, Head – Final State, 1956

Artist: Albert Adams (b. 1929 – d. 2006) Title: Head – Final State Year: 1956 Medium: Lithograph Dimensions: N/A Accession Number: US2012-60 Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund. This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.

A monotone etching depicting the artist from the shoulders up, a mixed race man, with his head tilted towards the viewer.

Albert Adams, Self Portrait, 1956

Artist: Albert Adams (b. 1929 – d. 2006) Title: Self Portrait Year: 1956 Medium: Etching on Paper Dimensions: H 41 x W 28 cm Accession Number: US2012-75 Acquisition info: Gift from Edward Glennon, 2012. Supported by the ArtFund This work is part of our Albert Adams Special Collection.