Miss Kitty Dressing
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Miss Kitty Dressing

TitleMiss Kitty Dressing
ArtistThomas Watson (English, 1743-1781) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)
Date1781 18th century
MediumMezzotint, with traces of engraving, in dark brown on ivory laid paper
Classificationmezzotint
OriginUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineElizabeth Glore Memorial and Print and Drawing Purchase funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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