Decorated Initial "G" in Grey with Red, Green and Blue Leaves from a Manuscript
| Title | Decorated Initial "G" in Grey with Red, Green and Blue Leaves from a Manuscript |
|---|---|
| Artist | European |
| Date | 14th century or modern, c. 1920 14th century |
| Medium | Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf on vellum |
| Classification | tempera |
| Origin | Europe Europe |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Mrs. Charles L. Hutchinson |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Decorated Initial "G" in Grey with Red, Green and Blue Leaves from a Manuscript” is a work by European, dated 14th century or modern, c. 1920. It is executed in manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf on vellum and classified as tempera. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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