Design for a Ceiling
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Design for a Ceiling

TitleDesign for a Ceiling
ArtistRobert Adam
Date1745–1800 18th century
MediumPen and black ink, brush and gray wash
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design for a Ceiling” is a work by Robert Adam, dated 1745–1800. It is executed in pen and black ink, brush and gray wash and classified as drawings. 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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