Meridies (Noon)
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Meridies (Noon)

TitleMeridies (Noon)
ArtistCharles Le Brun
Datec. 1640 17th century
Mediumetching with engraving on laid paper
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineAilsa Mellon Bruce Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Meridies (Noon)” is a work by Charles Le Brun, dated c. 1640. It is executed in etching with engraving on laid paper and classified as print. 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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