Clouds
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Clouds

TitleClouds
ArtistThomas Cole
Dateca. 1838 19th century
MediumOil on paper laid down on canvas
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineMorris K. Jesup Fund, 2013
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Clouds” is a work by Thomas Cole, dated ca. 1838. It is executed in oil on paper laid down on canvas. 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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