Decorated Initial with Grotesque in Profile from a Choir Book
| Title | Decorated Initial with Grotesque in Profile from a Choir Book |
|---|---|
| Artist | European |
| Date | early 15th century 15th century |
| Medium | Manuscript cutting in tempera, with inscriptions in black and red inks, on vellum |
| Classification | drawings (visual works) |
| Origin | Europe Europe |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Decorated Initial with Grotesque in Profile from a Choir Book” is a work by European, dated early 15th century. It is executed in manuscript cutting in tempera, with inscriptions in black and red inks, on vellum and classified as drawings (visual works). 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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