Infant Hercules
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Infant Hercules

TitleInfant Hercules
ArtistFrancesco Bartolozzi
DateMay 25, 1785 18th century
MediumEtching and engraving
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Infant Hercules” is a work by Francesco Bartolozzi, dated May 25, 1785. It is executed in etching and engraving and classified as prints. 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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