Modern Grace
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Modern Grace

TitleModern Grace
ArtistJames Gillray
Date1796 18th century
Mediumetching and engraving with publisher's hand coloring 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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“Modern Grace” is a work by James Gillray, dated 1796. It is executed in etching and engraving with publisher's hand coloring 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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