Harlequin
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Harlequin

TitleHarlequin
ArtistEdgar Degas French, 1834-1917
Date1885 19th century
MediumPastel on cream laid paper, pieced at bottom and right and laid down on board
Classificationpastel
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of Loula D. Lasker
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Harlequin” is a work by Edgar Degas French, 1834-1917, dated 1885. It is executed in pastel on cream laid paper, pieced at bottom and right and laid down on board and classified as pastel. 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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