Cameo of John J. Francis
| Title | Cameo of John J. Francis |
|---|---|
| Artist | Erastus Dow Palmer American, 1817–1904 |
| Date | 1846–49 19th century |
| Medium | Plaster and silver gilt |
| Classification | jewelry |
| Origin | Albany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Roger McCormick Endowment |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Cameo of John J. Francis” is a work by Erastus Dow Palmer American, 1817–1904, dated 1846–49. It is executed in plaster and silver gilt and classified as jewelry. 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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Dated to 1846–49. Explore the wider set of works from the 19th century held in the archive.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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