“Silas Deane, Esquire” by Benjamin Beale Evans (British, c. 1765–1824) (1783) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Silas Deane, Esquire

Silas Deane, Esquire

TitleSilas Deane, Esquire
ArtistBenjamin Beale Evans (British, c. 1765–1824) after Pierre Eugène du Simitière (American, born Switzerland, 1737–1784) published by Robert Wilkinson (British, active 1758–1825)
Date1783 18th century
MediumEtching and engraving on paper
Classificationreproduction
OriginUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Art Institute of Chicago
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Silas Deane, Esquire” is a work by Benjamin Beale Evans (British, c. 1765–1824) after Pierre Eugène du Simitière (American, born Switzerland, 1737–1784) published by Robert Wilkinson (British, active 1758–1825), dated 1783. It is executed in etching and engraving on paper and classified as reproduction. 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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