Avalanche in an Alpine Landscape
| Title | Avalanche in an Alpine Landscape |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pierre Puvis de Chavannes |
| Date | c. 1870 19th century |
| Medium | black and white chalk on blue paper (verso) |
| Classification | Drawing |
| Holding institution | National Gallery of Art (Washington) |
| Credit line | Maxwell Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Avalanche in an Alpine Landscape” is a work by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, dated c. 1870. It is executed in black and white chalk on blue paper (verso) and classified as drawing. 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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