Oasis in the Desert
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Oasis in the Desert

TitleOasis in the Desert
ArtistEmil Orlik
Datec.1913 20th century
Mediumdrypoint and roulette printed in light brown on laid cream paper
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Ruth Cole Kainen
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Oasis in the Desert” is a work by Emil Orlik, dated c.1913. It is executed in drypoint and roulette printed in light brown on laid cream 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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