Masks and faces
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Masks and faces

TitleMasks and faces
ArtistPaul Gavarni French, 1804-1866
Date1857–58 19th century
MediumLithograph in black on ivory wove paper
Classificationlithograph
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of the Print and Drawing Club
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Masks and faces” is a work by Paul Gavarni French, 1804-1866, dated 1857–58. It is executed in lithograph in black on ivory wove paper and classified as lithograph. 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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