Danger Ahead
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Danger Ahead

TitleDanger Ahead
ArtistWinslow Homer (American, 1836-1910) published by Appletons' Journal (American, 1869-1881)
Datepublished April 30, 1870 19th century
MediumWood engraving on paper
Classificationwood engraving
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Arthur and Hilda Wenig
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Danger Ahead” is a work by Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910) published by Appletons' Journal (American, 1869-1881), dated published April 30, 1870. It is executed in wood engraving on paper and classified as wood engraving. 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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