Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock
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Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock

TitleShepherd Asleep on a Hummock
ArtistAnthonie Waterloo
Date17th century 17th century
MediumEtching; second state of three
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock” is a work by Anthonie Waterloo, dated 17th century. It is executed in etching; second state of three 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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