Ruth and Boas
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Ruth and Boas

TitleRuth and Boas
ArtistJulius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Date1825 19th century
Mediumpen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineWolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Ruth and Boas” is a work by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, dated 1825. It is executed in pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper and classified as drawing. 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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