Sheepshearing
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Sheepshearing

TitleSheepshearing
ArtistJean-François Millet
Date1853 19th century
MediumWood engraving on chine collé; proof
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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