Deserved Sorrows
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Deserved Sorrows

TitleDeserved Sorrows
ArtistMarguerite Gérard
Date1788-1789 18th century
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationPainting
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Edwin L. Cox – Ed Cox Foundation, Chester Dale Fund, and Patrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Deserved Sorrows” is a work by Marguerite Gérard, dated 1788-1789. It is executed in oil on canvas and classified as painting. 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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