Lovers in a Thunderstorm
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Lovers in a Thunderstorm

TitleLovers in a Thunderstorm
ArtistDaniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Mediumpen and black and brown ink with gray wash and white heightening over black chalk on buff laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineJulius S. Held Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lovers in a Thunderstorm” is a work by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. It is executed in pen and black and brown ink with gray wash and white heightening over black chalk on buff laid paper and classified as drawing. 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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