Design for Frame
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Design for Frame

TitleDesign for Frame
ArtistRobert William Hume
Date1830–1900 19th century
MediumPen and ink, brush and wash
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Jessie F. Hume, 1930
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Design for Frame” is a work by Robert William Hume, dated 1830–1900. It is executed in pen and ink, brush and wash and classified as drawings. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. 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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