Madonna and Child
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Madonna and Child

TitleMadonna and Child
ArtistR. Guy Cowan (American, 1884–1957)
Datec. 1928 20th century
Mediumpottery
ClassificationCeramic
OriginAmerica, Ohio, Cleveland America
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMadonna and Child, c. 1928. R. Guy Cowan (American, 1884–1957), Cowan Pottery Studio (America, Ohio, Lakewood, 1913–1919). Pottery; overall: 47.4 x 34.3 x 14 cm (18 11/16 x 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Dudley P. Allen Fund, 1928.218
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Madonna and Child” is a work by R. Guy Cowan (American, 1884–1957), dated c. 1928. It is executed in pottery and classified as ceramic. 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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