Question 1

Is “Hanging” in the public domain?

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Yes. “Hanging” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Hanging”?

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Lower Saxony, Germany (1530-1540).

Question 3

Where is “Hanging” from?

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It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Hanging” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Hanging
Artist	Lower Saxony, Germany
Date	1530-1540 16th century
Medium	Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and linen in satin, split and stem stitches; appliquéd edging of silk, plain weave
Classification	textile
Origin	Germany Germany
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Grace R. Smith Textile Endowment
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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