Bourges
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Bourges

TitleBourges
ArtistPierre Emile Joseph Pécarrère
Date1850–52 19th century
MediumSalted paper print from paper negative
ClassificationPhotographs
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGilman Collection, Purchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2005
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Bourges” is a work by Pierre Emile Joseph Pécarrère, dated 1850–52. It is executed in salted paper print from paper negative and classified as photographs. 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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