Study of a Shepherd
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Study of a Shepherd

TitleStudy of a Shepherd
Date1700s 18th century
Mediumoil on paper, mounted on board
ClassificationPainting
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineStudy of a Shepherd, 1700s. France. Oil on paper, mounted on board; framed: 64 x 52.5 x 4.5 cm (25 3/16 x 20 11/16 x 1 3/4 in.); unframed: 54 x 42.5 cm (21 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Butkin, 1978.125
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Study of a Shepherd” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1700s. It is executed in oil on paper, mounted on board and classified as painting. 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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