Launching a Ship
| Title | Launching a Ship |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1631–1708) |
| Date | 1701 18th century |
| Medium | etching |
| Classification | Portfolio |
| Origin | Netherlands, early 18th century Netherlands |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Launching a Ship, 1701. Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1631–1708), Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1631–1708). Etching; sheet: 21.9 x 29.5 cm (8 5/8 x 11 5/8 in.); platemark: 17.8 x 24 cm (7 x 9 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Dudley P. Allen Fund, 1924.848.8 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Launching a Ship” is a work by Ludolf Backhuysen (Dutch, 1631–1708), dated 1701. It is executed in etching and classified as portfolio. 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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Recorded origin: Netherlands, early 18th century. Browse more public-domain art from Netherlands.
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