Old Woman with a Needle
| Title | Old Woman with a Needle |
|---|---|
| Artist | Félicien Rops Belgian, 1833-1898 |
| Date | September 1876 19th century |
| Medium | Heliogravure on cream laid paper |
| Classification | photogravure |
| Origin | Belgium Belgium |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of the Albert Roullier Galleries |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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