Aesop
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Aesop

TitleAesop
ArtistFrancisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) after Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599-1660)
Date1778 18th century
MediumEtching with engraved inscription on laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginSpain Spain
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineWilliam McCallin McKee Memorial Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Aesop” is a work by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828) after Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599-1660), dated 1778. It is executed in etching with engraved inscription on laid paper and classified as etching. 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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