“Sampler” (1812) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sampler

Sampler

TitleSampler
Date1812 19th century
MediumWool canvas
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineFrom the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

Subjects: Botanical illustrationOrnithological plates

About this artwork

“Sampler” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1812. It is executed in wool canvas and classified as textiles-embroidered. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration, ornithological plates tradition. 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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