Fire, from The Four Elements
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Fire, from The Four Elements

TitleFire, from The Four Elements
ArtistPierre Alexandre Aveline
Date1738–49 18th century
MediumEtching and engraving
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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