Praying Monk
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Praying Monk

TitlePraying Monk
ArtistCharles Jacque
Date1843 19th century
MediumDrypoint
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1922
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Praying Monk” is a work by Charles Jacque, dated 1843. It is executed in drypoint and classified as prints. 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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