“Christopher Columbus” by Jean-Baptiste Dedéban (1805–49) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

TitleChristopher Columbus
ArtistJean-Baptiste Dedéban
Date1805–49 18th century
MediumPen, ink and brown wash heightened with gouache
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Christopher Columbus” is a work by Jean-Baptiste Dedéban, dated 1805–49. It is executed in pen, ink and brown wash heightened with gouache and classified as drawings. 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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Updated 2026-09-06