Study of Clouds and Rooftops
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Study of Clouds and Rooftops

TitleStudy of Clouds and Rooftops
ArtistFranck-François-Genès Chauvassaignes
Date1856–59 19th century
MediumSalted paper print from glass negative
ClassificationPhotographs
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 1998
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Study of Clouds and Rooftops” is a work by Franck-François-Genès Chauvassaignes, dated 1856–59. It is executed in salted paper print from glass negative and classified as photographs. 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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