Design for a Wall or Ceiling Decoration
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Design for a Wall or Ceiling Decoration

TitleDesign for a Wall or Ceiling Decoration
ArtistArtist unknown probably European, 18th century
Daten.d. 18th century
MediumGouache on ivory laid paper
Classificationdrawings (visual works)
OriginEurope Europe
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Charles Deering Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design for a Wall or Ceiling Decoration” is a work by Artist unknown probably European, 18th century, dated n.d.. It is executed in gouache on ivory laid paper 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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