Design for a Lighthouse
| Title | Design for a Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Artist | A. Le Canu, French, active 1746 – 1768 |
| Date | 1760–75 18th century |
| Medium | Etching and engraving on laid paper |
| Classification | |
| Origin | France France |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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This work is attributed to A. Le Canu, French, active 1746 – 1768. Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
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