Sheepshearing
| Title | Sheepshearing |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jean-François Millet |
| Date | 1853 19th century |
| Medium | Wood engraving on chine collé; proof |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Sheepshearing” is a work by Jean-François Millet, dated 1853. It is executed in wood engraving on chine collé; proof 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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