A Chained Monkey
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A Chained Monkey

TitleA Chained Monkey
ArtistFranz Brun German, active 1559-1596
Date1559/1596 16th century
MediumEngraving in black on ivory laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Joseph Brooks Fair Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“A Chained Monkey” is a work by Franz Brun German, active 1559-1596, dated 1559/1596. It is executed in engraving in black on ivory laid paper and classified as engraving. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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