Self-Portrait
| Title | Self-Portrait |
|---|---|
| Artist | Caspar David Friedrich German, 1774-1840 |
| Date | n.d. 18th century |
| Medium | Woodcut on paper |
| Classification | woodcut |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Hamill Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Self-Portrait” is a work by Caspar David Friedrich German, 1774-1840, dated n.d.. It is executed in woodcut on paper and classified as woodcut. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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